MP Expenses

Bishop Auckland MP — Sam Rushworth

£31,949 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sam Rushworth is the current MP for Bishop Auckland (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £31,949 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

£31,949

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Bishop Auckland MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Bishop Auckland?
Sam Rushworth (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland.
How much has the MP for Bishop Auckland claimed in expenses?
Sam Rushworth claimed £31,949 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 Sam Rushworth claim the most on?
Sam Rushworth's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £25,642.
How do Bishop Auckland's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sam Rushworth claimed £31,949. 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.