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 Portsmouth.
The area’s two MPs between them spent £40,777.76 on 82 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, Stephen Morgan
The biggest expense among the Portsmouth MPs was £7,861.68 on office costs. That was claimed by Stephen Morgan, the Labour MP for Portsmouth South BC. Photo: UK Parliament
2. Office costs, Penny Mordaunt
The next biggest expense among the Portsmouth MPs was £3,047 on office costs. That was claimed by Penny Mordaunt, the Conservative MP for Portsmouth North BC. Photo: Dan Kitwood
3. Accommodation, Stephen Morgan
The next biggest expense among the Portsmouth MPs was £1,863.33 on accommodation. That was claimed by Stephen Morgan, the Labour MP for Portsmouth South BC. Photo: Shutterstock
4. Accommodation (council tax) Stephen Morgan
The next biggest expense among the Portsmouth MPs was £1,761.07 on accomodation. That was claimed by Stephen Morgan, the Labour MP for Portsmouth South BC. Photo: Shutterstock