MP Expenses

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP expenses — Chris Murray

£2,815 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Chris Murray is the current MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,815 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

£2,815

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh?
Chris Murray (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh.
How much has the MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh claimed in expenses?
Chris Murray claimed £2,815 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 Murray 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 £2,815 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Chris Murray claim the most on?
Chris Murray's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £2,108.
How do Edinburgh East and Musselburgh's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Chris Murray claimed £2,815. 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.