MP Expenses

Braintree MP — Sir James Cleverly

£13,013 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sir James Cleverly is the current MP for Braintree (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £13,013 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

£13,013

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £13,013 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 Sir James Cleverly claim the most on?
Sir James Cleverly's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £10,704.
How do Braintree's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir James Cleverly claimed £13,013. 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.