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.
1. Tim Loughton
Tim Louhgton, the Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has spent £12,690,42 on 59 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on office costs, with £7,364.86 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
2. Henry Smith
Henry Smith, the Conservative MP for Crawley, has spent £12,636.90 on 61 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on accommodation, with £5,929.92 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
3. Nick Gibb
Nick Gibb, the Conservative MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has spent £11,262.55 on 57 claims so far this year. His biggest expense has been on office costs, with £6,740.78 spent. Photo: Richard Townshend
4. Mims Davies
Mims Davies, the Conservative MP for Mid Sussex, has spent £9,964.08 on 38 claims so far this year. Her biggest expense has been on office costs, with £8,147.53 spent. Photo: ROGER HARRIS