MP Expenses

Erith and Thamesmead MP expenses — Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

£2,332 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare is the current MP for Erith and Thamesmead (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,332 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

£2,332

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Erith and Thamesmead MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Erith and Thamesmead?
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead.
How much has the MP for Erith and Thamesmead claimed in expenses?
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare claimed £2,332 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 Ms Abena Oppong-Asare 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 £2,332 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Ms Abena Oppong-Asare claim the most on?
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,332.
How do Erith and Thamesmead's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Ms Abena Oppong-Asare claimed £2,332. 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.