MP Expenses

Edinburgh South MP — Ian Murray

£27,139 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Ian Murray is the current MP for Edinburgh South (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £27,139 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

£27,139

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Edinburgh South MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Edinburgh South?
Ian Murray (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South.
How much has the MP for Edinburgh South claimed in expenses?
Ian Murray claimed £27,139 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 Ian Murray claim the most on?
Ian Murray's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £20,744.
How do Edinburgh South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ian Murray claimed £27,139. 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.