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 Doncaster.
The area’s three MPs between them spent £31,513.48 on 135 claims over the nine months.
Below we have ranked the top 10 biggest claims – and you’ll be pleased to know there’s not a duck house in sight.
1. Staffing, Rosie Winterton
The biggest expense among the Doncaster MPs was £3,600 on staffing. That was claimed by Rosie Winterton, the Labour MP for Doncaster Central BC. Photo: Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0))
2. Office costs, Edward Miliband
The next biggest expense among the Doncaster MPs was £3,600 on office costs. That was claimed by Edward Miliband, the Labour MP for Doncaster North CC. Photo: UK Parliament/Richard Townshend
3. Staffing, Nick Fletcher
The next biggest expense among the Doncaster MPs was £3,052 on staffing. That was claimed by Nick Fletcher, the Conservative MP for Don Valley CC. Photo: UK Parliament/Richard Townshend
4. Accommodation, Rosie Winterton
The next biggest expense among the Doncaster MPs was £1,761.07 on accomodation. That was claimed by Rosie Winterton, the Labour MP for Doncaster Central BC. Photo: Shutterstock