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How much does your MP cost?
Ruth Tarrant
8th October 2015
If you happen to live in Kettering, then you should be pleased to know that your MP, Philip Hollobone, only claimed £4852 in expenses last year, compared with the highest claiming MP, £264 778 by Jim Shannon, the MP for Strangford in Northern Ireland.
Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been an enthusiastic Head of Economics and Politics for many years, having taught in a variety of schools and at university level. She is also a Senior Examiner. Ruth is passionate about boosting the quality of teaching and learning across all subjects in schools and colleges.
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