Birmingham Selly Oak MP — Al Carns
£48,245 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Al Carns is the current MP for Birmingham Selly Oak (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £48,245 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 — 2025-26
£48,245
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Birmingham Selly Oak MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Birmingham Selly Oak?
- Al Carns (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak.
- How much has the MP for Birmingham Selly Oak claimed in expenses?
- Al Carns claimed £48,245 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
- What did Al Carns claim the most on?
- Al Carns's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £28,447.
- How do Birmingham Selly Oak's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Al Carns claimed £48,245. 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.