Everything including the kitchen sink - Smith's expenses

DOCUMENTS published yesterday show that Jacqui Smith claimed £150,304 for the cost of running a second home since 2001. This is on top of her salary, which was £141,866 last year.

Her claim included:

Habitat stone kitchen sink - £550

Dining room table - £460

Sofa bed - £704

Antique-style fireplace - £1,000

Hotpoint tumble dryer - £189

Ariston washing machine - £249

Zanussi washing machine - £300

Entertainment centre including DVD players, two widescreen TVs and two digital set-top boxes - £1,100

Bath plug - 88p