Simon Danczuk expenses bill reduced

Simon Danczuk MP

Simon Danczuk reduced his total expenses and business costs bill, figures from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) reveal.

Mr Danczuk's total costs dropped by over £30k compared with the previous year - he claimed £175,003.59 in 2014/15 compared to £206,908.92 in 2013/14.

The breakdown of Mr Danczuk's claim is:

£28,466.58 Accommodation
£15,938.72 Office Costs
£114,410.40 Staffing
£16,187.89 Travel
£175,003.59 Total

Heywood and Middleton MP, Liz McInnes claimed £56,432.99 in 2014/15.

Ms McInnes claim covers six months as she was elected in the Heywood & Middleton by-election in October 2014.

The breakdown of Mr McInnes' claim is:

£150.00 Accommodation
£8,230.55 Office Costs
£44,920.46 Staffing
£1,541.32 Start Up
£1,590.66 Travel
£56,432.99 Total