This is how much Sheffield MPs claimed in expenses last yearThis is how much Sheffield MPs claimed in expenses last year
This is how much Sheffield MPs claimed in expenses last year

MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Sheffield 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 12th Jan 2021, 13:49 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 Sheffield.

The area’s six MPs between them spent £91,602.53 on 315 claims over the nine months.

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

Miriam Cates, the Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge CC, has spent £26,388.04 on 98 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for accomodation, with £11,834.98 spent.

1. Miriam Cates

Miriam Cates, the Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge CC, has spent £26,388.04 on 98 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for accomodation, with £11,834.98 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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Louise Haigh, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Heeley BC, has spent £19,258.15 on 44 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for office costs, with £11,567.01 spent.

2. Louise Haigh

Louise Haigh, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Heeley BC, has spent £19,258.15 on 44 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for office costs, with £11,567.01 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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Olivia Blake, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Hallam CC, has spent £15,574.74 on 51 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for accomodation, with £7,366.68 spent.

3. Olivia Blake

Olivia Blake, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Hallam CC, has spent £15,574.74 on 51 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for accomodation, with £7,366.68 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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Gill Furniss, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough BC, has spent £14,273.60 on 30 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for office costs, with £7,619.40 spent.

4. Gill Furniss

Gill Furniss, the Labour MP for Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough BC, has spent £14,273.60 on 30 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been for office costs, with £7,619.40 spent. Photo: London Portrait Photoqrapher-DAV

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