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.
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
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
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
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