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 West Sussex. Below we have ranked the top eight biggest claims from the area’s eight MPs over the nine months.
5. Andrew Griffith
Andrew Griffith, the Conservative MP for Arundel and South Downs, has spent £9,779.90 on 49 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on office costs, with £6,379.00 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
6. Gillian Keegan
Gillian Keegan, the Conservative MP for Chichester, has spent £8,791.64 on 95 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been on office costs, with £7,882.97 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
7. Sir Peter Bottomley
Sir Peter Bottomley, the Conservative MP for Worthing West, has spent £5,739.91 on eight claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on office costs, with £5,739.91 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
8. Jeremy Quinn
Jeremy Quinn, the Conservative MP for Horsham, has spent £5,223.30 on eight claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on staffing, with £3,047.00 spent. Photo: Shutterstock