Jam to football: MPs' expenses revealed
Updated on 18 June 2009
Censored details of MPs’ expenses were released today, creating new revelations over some of the items or services members have been claiming during the past five years.
Although the receipts are heavily redacted to cover names, addresses and bank details, the documents have thrown new light on how MPs spend taxpayers’ money, including ball sponsorship and jam-making kits.
To find out how what your MP has been claimed for click here.
Some examples
Bridget Prentice MP, Labour for Lewisham East
Two identical claims for £1,420.88 for Siemens computer equipment: Page 46 and 66.
Alan Meale MP, Labour for Mansfield
A bill of almost £30 for 18th birthday cards: Page 28.
Jonathan Djanogly MP, Conservative for Huntingdon
A near £50 bill for jam-making: Page 8.
Ed Balls, Labour for Normanton
Charged £50 to be the ball sponsor for Ossett Town AF and Social Club: Page 4.
Richard Bacon, South Norfolk MP
Warned over impending legal proceedings for a £272.34 water bill: Page 12.
If you find anything interesting on your MP’s expenses let us know at: news@channel4.com
