Felixstowe's member of parliament Therese Coffey received more than £200,000 in expenses from taxpayers in a year, according latest figures.

The Suffolk Coastal MP, who is also the minister for the Department for the Environment, Fisheries and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) earns a basic £84,144 and an extra £71,673 for being on the Cabinet.

Ms Coffey, who was first elected in 2010, claimed £172,310 to cover staff costs, which was the largest proportion of her expenses.

Her monthly rent for an apartment in London was £1,885 a month, and her council tax bill of £792.12 was also paid by the taxpayer.

Despite living 83 miles (134km) from Westminster Ms Coffey only claimed £975.13 in travel costs, almost a quarter of neighbouring Conservative MP James Cartlidge.

Ms Coffey's claims, as listed on MP Expenses Info website showed her electricity bills ranging from £85 to £178 was also paid by the public.

Advertising costs, included £300 Felixstowe Carnival and stationary and printing costs listed under 'Banner' came in regularly at £104 and more.

The lowest amount claimed by the minister was £1.31 listed as an office cost.

See how this compare's to neighbouring South Suffolk MP's claims