But this has not stopped them from claiming thousands of pounds in expenses.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority figures for the 2020-21 financial year show MPs across the UK had claimed over £9 million as of January 6.
The JPIMedia Data Unit has analysed the figures in order to find out how much has been claimed by members in Lancashire.
The area’s 16 MPs between them spent £238,303.28 on 819 claims, over a nine month period from April 2020.
Below we have ranked the MPs from biggest to least spender.
5. Blackpool
Scott Benton, the Conservative MP for Blackpool South BC, has spent £18,316.05 on 81 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £6,318.44 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
6. Preston
Sir Mark Hendrick, the Labour/Co-operative MP for Preston BC, has spent £15,641.90 on 125 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £11,861.04 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
7. Rossendale
Jake Berry, the Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen BC, has spent £15,418.15 on 53 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been accommodation, with £6,759.84 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
8. Pendle
Andrew Stephenson, the Conservative MP for Pendle BC, has spent £14,711.58 on 43 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £6,796.86 spent. Photo: UK Parliament