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 Peterborough.
The area’s two MPs between them spent £29,407.81 on 110 claims over the nine months.
Below we have ranked the top five biggest claims – and you’ll be pleased to know there’s not a duck house in sight.
1. Office costs, Paul Bristow
The biggest expense among the Peterborough MPs was £3,203.17 on office costs. That was claimed by Paul Bristow, the Conservative MP for Peterborough BC. Photo: UK Parliament/Richard Townshend
2. Office costs, Shailesh Vara
The next biggest expense among the Peterborough MPs was £3,065 on office costs. That was claimed by Shailesh Vara, the Conservative MP for North West Cambridgeshire CC. Photo: UK Parliament/Richard Townshend
3. Staffing, Paul Bristow
The next biggest expense among the Peterborough MPs was £3,049 on staffing. That was claimed by Paul Bristow, the Conservative MP for Peterborough BC. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Office costs (advertising), Paul Bristow
The next biggest expense among the Peterborough MPs was £2,070 on office costs. That was claimed by Paul Bristow, the Conservative MP for Peterborough BC. Photo: Shutterstock