The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year shows that 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 MPs across the country, including the biggest and most unusual expenses. Below are 14 of the strangest expense claims made by MPs over the nine months.
9. Simon Fell
Simon Fell, the Conservative MP for Barrow and Furness, spent £100.00 on the clearing of weeds and overgrown foliage in the backyard, and the disinfecting of the yard and smoking area. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
10. Stuart Anderson
Stuart Anderson, the Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West, spent £60.42 on Grammarly spelling software. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV
11. Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood, the Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood, spent £43.52 on a footrest. Photo: Richard Townshend
12. Sarah Olney
Sarah Olney, the Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park, spent £40.97 on a plant, pot and soil for the office. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV