MP Expenses

Blaydon and Consett MP expenses — Liz Twist

£3,246 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Liz Twist
Current MP

Liz Twist

Labour

Liz Twist is the current MP for Blaydon and Consett (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,246 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

£3,246

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Blaydon and Consett MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Blaydon and Consett?
Liz Twist (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett.
How much has the MP for Blaydon and Consett claimed in expenses?
Liz Twist claimed £3,246 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 Liz Twist 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 £3,246 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Liz Twist claim the most on?
Liz Twist's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,908.
How do Blaydon and Consett's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Liz Twist claimed £3,246. 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.