Many MPS have rejected the guidance saying it is “inappropriate” and “wrong”. Among the costs that MPs can claim are food and drink but not alcohol, Christmas decorations and the cost of printing and sending cards but added: “They should not be sent to large groups or all constituents as there is a risk this may not represent value for money and could be considered self-promotional.” The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has since clarified the guidance saying that this was merely an update to existing guidance that allowed to claim the cost of Christmas parties and decorations. It said that the update was designed to ensure MPs stayed within the rules. But a number of MPs say they will not claim and the IPSA of placing them in an awkward situation by announcing the change at a time when they were under increased scrutiny given the current financial climate. Labour’s Jess Phillips tweeted: “Just want to say no one asked for this, no one I know will use it.” Just want to say no one asked for this, no one I know will use it. The guidance wasn't made by MPs and yet we will be pilloried for it. I think it's really irresponsible to issue this guidance as if MPs have been clamouring for it when I've literally never heard anyone do that. https://t.co/d1nIfuSZcC — Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) November 22, 2022 Her tweet has been retweeted 453 times including by other MPs across the political spectrum who all agree with her statement: “no one asked for this.” Just want to say no one asked for this, no one I know will use it. The guidance wasn't made by MPs and yet we will be pilloried for it. I think it's really irresponsible to issue this guidance as if MPs have been clamouring for it when I've literally never heard anyone do that. https://t.co/d1nIfuSZcC — Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) November 22, 2022 8:28 (November 22) – MPs can now claim Christmas parties on their expenses following new guidance from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA).