MP Nick Clegg spent more than £7,000 of taxpayers' money renovating his Sheffield home last year, it has been revealed.

The Lib Dem leader used his Parliamentary expenses to fund new carpets, flooring, blinds and curtains, as well as light fittings and plastering work.

He also spent money repairing and maintaining the garden, supplying and fitting pipework and repairing the garage at his home in Ecclesall.

The Sheffield Hallam MP also claimed £12,254 to cover mortgage interest payments for the property and £1,690 on council tax.

Mr Clegg claimed the maximum £23,083 in 2007/08 from the Additional Costs Allowance, which reimburses MPs for the costs incurred in staying away from their main home.

His main home is in South West London. The breakdown of his ACA also included £634.11 in utility bills, £623.88 in telephone bills and £105.50 on cleaning.

Alongside the renovations, Mr Clegg also spent £630.90 on "repairs/insurance/security".