Bishop Auckland MP expenses — Dr Sam Rushworth
£2,036 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Dr Sam Rushworth is the current MP for Bishop Auckland (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,036 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
£2,036
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Bishop Auckland MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Bishop Auckland?
- Dr Sam Rushworth (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland.
- How much has the MP for Bishop Auckland claimed in expenses?
- Dr Sam Rushworth claimed £2,036 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 Dr Sam Rushworth 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 £2,036 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Dr Sam Rushworth claim the most on?
- Dr Sam Rushworth's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,036.
- How do Bishop Auckland's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Dr Sam Rushworth claimed £2,036. 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.