Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP — Chris Ward
£21,610 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Chris Ward is the current MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,610 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
£21,610
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven?
- Chris Ward (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven.
- How much has the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven claimed in expenses?
- Chris Ward claimed £21,610 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 Chris Ward claim the most on?
- Chris Ward's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,811.
- How do Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Chris Ward claimed £21,610. 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.