MP Expenses

Belfast South and Mid Down MP expenses — Claire Hanna

£6,731 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Claire Hanna is the current MP for Belfast South and Mid Down (Social Democratic & Labour Party). In 2026-27 they claimed £6,731 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£6,731

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Belfast South and Mid Down MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Belfast South and Mid Down?
Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) is the current Member of Parliament for Belfast South and Mid Down.
How much has the MP for Belfast South and Mid Down claimed in expenses?
Claire Hanna claimed £6,731 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Claire Hanna paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £6,731 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Claire Hanna claim the most on?
Claire Hanna's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Staffing, at £4,500.
How do Belfast South and Mid Down's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Claire Hanna claimed £6,731. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.