The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year shows that UK MPs have claimed more than £9 million as of 6 January. The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures to find out how much has been claimed by MPs across the country, including the biggest and most unusual expenses. Below are 14 of the strangest expense claims made by MPs over the nine months.
5. Chris Grayling
Chris Grayling, the Conservative MP for Epsom and Ewell, spent £179.98 on lighting for video conferencing. Photo: Richard Townshend
6. Mark Harper
Mark Harper, the Conservative MP for Forest of Dean, spent £120.00 on the removal of graffiti sprayed on the frontage of the constituency office. Photo: Richard Townshend
7. Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah, the Labour MP for Bradford West, spent £116.11 on the online writing tool, Grammarly. Photo: Shutterstock
8. David Davis
David Davis, the Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden, spent £115.30 on the online writing tool, Grammarly. Photo: Richard Townshend