And she wasn't shy when it came to putting her snout in the expenses trough:
The MP was investigated by the Committee on Standards and Privileges in 2004 when it emerged she had failed to declare earnings of £17,300 for appearances on The Week. The complaint was upheld and she was forced to apologise to the House.
She was also criticised during the MPs expenses scandal, after claiming £142,000 in 2009, including £1,100 on taxis.
Kate Hoey ( a brilliant Labour MP) didn't even claim for a paperclip!