Blyth and Ashington MP — Ian Lavery
£25,643 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Ian Lavery is the current MP for Blyth and Ashington (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £25,643 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
£25,643
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £25,643 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 Ian Lavery claim the most on?
- Ian Lavery's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,503.
- How do Blyth and Ashington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ian Lavery claimed £25,643. 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.