A Labour MP’s claim of £900 in expenses to cover ‘pet rent’ for her dog has triggered calls for changes to what politicians can claim from taxpayers’ money.

MP Taiwo Owatemi, who represents Coventry North West, made the claim to pay extra rent for her cockapoo dog Bella at her home in London.

While this follows current rules, many people are unhappy about it, especially as MPs now earn nearly £94,000 a year.

The government’s security minister has promised to ask for a review of these rules, saying that, while Ms Owatemi didn’t break any rules, these claims shouldn’t be allowed.