MP Expenses

East Thanet MP expenses — Ms Polly Billington

£3,831 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Ms Polly Billington is the current MP for East Thanet (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,831 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

£3,831

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £3,831 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 Ms Polly Billington 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 £3,831 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Ms Polly Billington claim the most on?
Ms Polly Billington's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,176.
How do East Thanet's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Ms Polly Billington claimed £3,831. 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.