MPs from across the political spectrum made thousands of claims for first class train tickets during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, costing the taxpayer hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Their claims, made in the 12 months to March 2021, totalled to £208,500, according to analysis of The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) expenses data.
First class tickets accounted for almost a quarter (23%) of all rail travel claims made by MPs during that time.
Did your MP claim for first class rail tickets during the pandemic?
Here we reveal which MPs claimed the most for first class rail tickets during 2020/21.
Profile images of MPs sourced from UK Parliament.
5. Nicholas Brown
Nicholas Brown, the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne East, made 56 claims for first class tickets totalling £6,227. | UK Parliament
6. Patrick Grady
Patrick Grady, the SNP MP for Glasgow North, made 62 claims for first class tickets totalling £5,706. | UK Parliament
7. Mike Kane
Mike Kane, the Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, made 59 claims for first class tickets totalling £5,608. | UK Parliament
8. Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy, the Labour MP for Wigan, made 38 claims for first class tickets totalling £4,831. | UK Parliament