Dr Lisa Cameron claimed over £250,000 in expenses last year, making her the second most expensive sitting MP in the House of Commons.The East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP claimed £256,040 in 2019/20, placing her second behind the speaker of the house.And so far in 2020/21 the SNP member has wracked up £45,274.71 in expenses – despite the country being in lockdown.That figure includes claims of £266 for a banner under ‘office costs’ and £1.50 for an envelope.
Her basic salary is £79,467.96.Figures published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) showed the average cost of an MP last year to be £157,747, meaning the region’s representative claimed almost £100k more.Dr Cameron claimed more than Prime Minister
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