MP Expenses

Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP expenses — Chris Ward

£2,866 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Chris Ward is the current MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,866 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

£2,866

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £2,866 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 Chris Ward 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 £2,866 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Chris Ward claim the most on?
Chris Ward's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,957.
How do Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Chris Ward claimed £2,866. 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.