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.
9. Hyndburn
Sara Britcliffe, the Conservative MP for Hyndburn BC, has spent £14,405.37 on 59 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been accommodation, with £5,359.50 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
10. West Lancashire
Rosie Cooper, the Labour MP for West Lancashire CC, has spent £14,213.53 on 39 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £6,652.41 spent. Photo: Shutterstock
11. Blackpool
Paul Maynard, the Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys BC, has spent £14,134.00 on 19 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been office costs, with £7,323.41 spent. Photo: UK Parliament
12. Morecambe and Lunesdale
David Morris, the Conservative MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale CC, has spent £12,546.95 on 18 claims so far this year. Their biggest expense has been accommodation, with £5,726.60 spent. Photo: UK Parliament