here’s how much politicians in Mansfield and Ashfield claimed last yearhere’s how much politicians in Mansfield and Ashfield claimed last year
here’s how much politicians in Mansfield and Ashfield claimed last year

MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Mansfield and Ashfield 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
By Rhona Shennan
Published 13th Jan 2021, 11:04 BST

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 Mansfield and Ashfield.

The area’s two MPs between them spent £44,004.82 on 115 claims over the nine months.

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

The biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £3,050 on office costs. That was claimed by Ben Bradley, the Conservative MP for Mansfield CC.

1. Office costs, Ben Bradley

The biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £3,050 on office costs. That was claimed by Ben Bradley, the Conservative MP for Mansfield CC. Photo: UK Parliament/Richard Townshend

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The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £3,049 on staffing. That was claimed by Lee Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield CC.

2. Staffing, Lee Anderson

The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £3,049 on staffing. That was claimed by Lee Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield CC. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £2,783.04 on office costs. That was claimed by Lee Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield CC.

3. Office costs, Lee Anderson

The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £2,783.04 on office costs. That was claimed by Lee Anderson, the Conservative MP for Ashfield CC. Photo: Shutterstock

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The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £2,621.67 on accommodation. That was claimed by Ben Bradley, the Conservative MP for Mansfield CC.

4. Accommodation, Ben Bradley

The next biggest expense among the Mansfield and Ashfield MPs was £2,621.67 on accommodation. That was claimed by Ben Bradley, the Conservative MP for Mansfield CC. Photo: Shutterstock

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