Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working,

placeholder image — Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working,

MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Northern Ireland claimed last year

By Iain leggat

Published 13th Jan 2021, 12:49 GMT

Updated 13th Jan 2021, 13:11 GMT

Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working, often setting up office in their homes rather than Parliament.

But that’s not stopped them claiming thousands of pounds in expenses.

Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year show MPs across the UK had claimed over £9 million as of January 6th.

The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out how much has been claimed by members in Northern Ireland

Below we have ranked the top five MPs biggest spenders – and you will be pleased to know there’s not a duck house in sight.

5. Stephen Farry

The Alliance MP for Belfast has spent £13,734.00 on 26 claims so far this year.The biggest expense has been office costs, with £12,334.00 claimed. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Northern Ireland claimed last year

Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working, often setting up office in their homes rather than Parliament.

5. Stephen Farry

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