MP Expenses

Brentwood and Ongar MP expenses — Alex Burghart

£7,188 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Alex Burghart is the current MP for Brentwood and Ongar (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £7,188 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

£7,188

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Brentwood and Ongar MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Brentwood and Ongar?
Alex Burghart (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Brentwood and Ongar.
How much has the MP for Brentwood and Ongar claimed in expenses?
Alex Burghart claimed £7,188 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 Alex Burghart 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 £7,188 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Alex Burghart claim the most on?
Alex Burghart's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £7,188.
How do Brentwood and Ongar's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Alex Burghart claimed £7,188. 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.