MP Expenses

Erith and Thamesmead MP — Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

£36,707 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare is the current MP for Erith and Thamesmead (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £36,707 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

£36,707

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £36,707 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 Ms Abena Oppong-Asare claim the most on?
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £27,337.
How do Erith and Thamesmead's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ms Abena Oppong-Asare claimed £36,707. 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.