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.
9. Esther McVey
Esther McVey, the Conservative MP for Tatton, made 46 claims for first class tickets totalling £4,567. | UK Parliament
10. Graham Brady
Graham Brady, the Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West, made 87 claims for first class tickets totalling £4,425. | UK Parliament
11. Chinyelu Onwurah
Chinyelu Onwurah, the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central, made 95 claims for first class tickets totalling £4,418. | UK Parliament
12. Angela Rayner
Angela Rayner, the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, made 78 claims for first class tickets totalling £4,371. | UK Parliament