Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of workingLike their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working
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 Fife 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 Iain leggat
Published 13th Jan 2021, 10:17 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 Fife

The area’s 4 MPs between them spent £63,702.56 on 146 claims over the nine months.

Below we have ranked the top 5 biggest claims – and you’ll be pleased to know there’s not a duck house in sight.

The biggest expense among the Fife MPs was £5,575.00 on staffing. That was claimed by Wendy Chamberlain, the Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife CC.

1. Staffing, Wendy Chamberlain

The biggest expense among the Fife MPs was £5,575.00 on staffing. That was claimed by Wendy Chamberlain, the Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife CC. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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The next biggest expense among the Fife MPs was £5,550.00 on staffing. That was claimed by Peter Grant, the SNP MP for Glenrothes CC

2. Staffing, Peter Grant

The next biggest expense among the Fife MPs was £5,550.00 on staffing. That was claimed by Peter Grant, the SNP MP for Glenrothes CC Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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The next biggest expense was £2,608.03 on accommodation. That was claimed by Neale Grant, the SNP MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath CC.

3. Accommodation, Neale Hanvey

The next biggest expense was £2,608.03 on accommodation. That was claimed by Neale Grant, the SNP MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath CC. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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The next biggest expense was £2,535.00 on accommodation. That was claimed by Neale Grant, the SNP MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath CC.

4. Accommodation, Neale Hanvey

The next biggest expense was £2,535.00 on accommodation. That was claimed by Neale Grant, the SNP MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath CC. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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