Blyth and Ashington MP expenses — Ian Lavery
£5,803 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Ian Lavery is the current MP for Blyth and Ashington (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £5,803 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
£5,803
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Blyth and Ashington MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Blyth and Ashington?
- Ian Lavery (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Blyth and Ashington.
- How much has the MP for Blyth and Ashington claimed in expenses?
- Ian Lavery claimed £5,803 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 Ian Lavery 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 £5,803 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Ian Lavery claim the most on?
- Ian Lavery's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Staffing, at £4,320.
- How do Blyth and Ashington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Ian Lavery claimed £5,803. 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.