MP Expenses

East Thanet MP — Ms Polly Billington

£15,620 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Ms Polly Billington is the current MP for East Thanet (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £15,620 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

£15,620

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

East Thanet MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for East Thanet?
Ms Polly Billington (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for East Thanet.
How much has the MP for East Thanet claimed in expenses?
Ms Polly Billington claimed £15,620 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 Ms Polly Billington claim the most on?
Ms Polly Billington's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,032.
How do East Thanet's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ms Polly Billington claimed £15,620. 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.