Simon Danczuk expenses bill reduced

Date published: 12 September 2015


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

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