Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP — Chris Murray
£21,945 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Chris Murray is the current MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,945 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
£21,945
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £21,945 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 Chris Murray claim the most on?
- Chris Murray's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £21,261.
- How do Edinburgh East and Musselburgh's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Chris Murray claimed £21,945. 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.