Despite home working, MPs have still been claiming thousands of pounds in expenses, with Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year showing UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January. The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out how much has been claimed by members in East Sussex. Below we have ranked the top six biggest claims from the area’s six MPs over the nine months.
1. Caroline Ansell
Caroline Ansell, the Conservative MP for Eastbourne, has spent £23,513.04 on 36 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been on staffing, with £18,649.00 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
2. Nusrat Ghani
Nusrat Ghani, the Conservative MP for Wealden, has spent £16,780.87 on 38 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been on office costs, with £8,235.47 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
3. Sally-Ann Hart
Sally-Ann Hart, the Conservative MP for Hastings and Rye, has spent £12,691.11 on 33 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been on office costs, with £12,691.11 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
4. Lloyd Russell-Moyle
Lloyd Russell-Moyle, the Labour/Co-operative MP for Brighton Kepmptown, has spent £12,653.86 on 40 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on office costs, with £12,313.44 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV