Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris has received more than £8,000 in expenses since taking up office in May.

The Conservative, who narrowly defeated Liberal Democrat Richard Younger-Ross – who paid back thousands of pounds for incorrect claims – had 23 bills settled, mostly for travel.

The two largest amounts, totalling just under £6,000, were for staff and office equipment.

Ms Morris' received £8,157.13 in all, a figure higher than any other south Devon MP.

She said: 'In the period under consideration I received £8,157.13p in expenses,' she said. 

'Some of the expenses I have received have been used to cover the costs of travelling between London and my constituency. 

'I think it is extremely important to spend

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