Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working

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MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Derry City and Strabane claimed last year

By Iain leggat

Published 13th Jan 2021, 12:20 BST

Updated 13th Jan 2021, 15:23 BST

Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working

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 Derry City and Strabane local authority.

The area two MPs between them spent £16,896.46 on 29 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.

5. Office Costs, Órfhlaith Begley

The fifth biggest expense was £945.00 on office costs. That was claimed by Órfhlaith Begley, the Sinn Fein MP for West Tyrone. Photo: Shutterstock

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MP expenses 2020: here’s how much politicians in Derry City and Strabane claimed last year

Like their constituents, the coronavirus pandemic has meant MPs have had to adapt to a new way of working

5. Office Costs, Órfhlaith Begley

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