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.