Christchurch MP — Sir Christopher Chope
£15,091 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Sir Christopher Chope is the current MP for Christchurch (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £15,091 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
£15,091
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Christchurch MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Christchurch?
- Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Christchurch.
- How much has the MP for Christchurch claimed in expenses?
- Sir Christopher Chope claimed £15,091 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 Christopher Chope claim the most on?
- Sir Christopher Chope's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £9,552.
- How do Christchurch's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Christopher Chope claimed £15,091. 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.