£151,200 expenses claimed by MP

Michael Meacher MP.

Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher claimed £151,226 in expenses in 2012-13.

Much of Mr Meacher’s overall claim was for permanent staffing costs totalling £126,733, with another £4,800 for temporary staff.

Mr Meacher claimed a further £8,973 and £1,290 for accommodation and travel respectively — the lowest among local MPs

The rest of his claim was for the running of his constituency office and other costs.

Ashton MP David Heyes, whose constituency includes Failsworth, claimed £153,692.