MP Expenses

East Ham MP expenses — Sir Stephen Timms

£2,761 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Sir Stephen Timms is the current MP for East Ham (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,761 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

£2,761

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

East Ham MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for East Ham?
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for East Ham.
How much has the MP for East Ham claimed in expenses?
Sir Stephen Timms claimed £2,761 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 Sir Stephen Timms 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 £2,761 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Sir Stephen Timms claim the most on?
Sir Stephen Timms's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,761.
How do East Ham's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Sir Stephen Timms claimed £2,761. 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.