MP Expenses

Edinburgh West MP expenses — Christine Jardine

£1,280 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Christine Jardine is the current MP for Edinburgh West (Liberal Democrat). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,280 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

£1,280

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,280 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 Christine Jardine 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 £1,280 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Christine Jardine claim the most on?
Christine Jardine's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,280.
How do Edinburgh West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Christine Jardine claimed £1,280. 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.