MP Expenses

Edinburgh West MP — Christine Jardine

£16,492 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Christine Jardine is the current MP for Edinburgh West (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,492 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

£16,492

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Edinburgh West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Edinburgh West?
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West.
How much has the MP for Edinburgh West claimed in expenses?
Christine Jardine claimed £16,492 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 Christine Jardine claim the most on?
Christine Jardine's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,937.
How do Edinburgh West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Christine Jardine claimed £16,492. 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.