MP Expenses

Braintree MP expenses — Sir James Cleverly

£3,047 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Sir James Cleverly is the current MP for Braintree (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,047 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

£3,047

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Braintree MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Braintree?
Sir James Cleverly (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Braintree.
How much has the MP for Braintree claimed in expenses?
Sir James Cleverly claimed £3,047 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 Sir James Cleverly 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 £3,047 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Sir James Cleverly claim the most on?
Sir James Cleverly's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,531.
How do Braintree's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Sir James Cleverly claimed £3,047. 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.