Politician tops Westminster expenses list
TOTTENHAM MP David Lammy has topped the list of parliamentary expenses for the last year, new figures released today show.
According to data from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Mr Lammy claimed £173,922.06 in 2010-11, more than any of the 449 other MPs in parliament.
Most of the claims – £154,681.02 – went on staffing costs, which is above the usual limit of £109,000 – MPs can claim extra if the authority considers it reasonable.
Mr Lammy's claims were more than £20,000 more than the nearest MP – former Barnsley Central politician Eric Illsley who was jailed for expenses fraud in February.
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