MP Expenses

Foyle MP — Colum Eastwood

£46,994 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Colum Eastwood is the current MP for Foyle (Social Democratic & Labour Party). In 2025-26 they claimed £46,994 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

£46,994

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Foyle MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Foyle?
Colum Eastwood (Social Democratic & Labour Party) is the current Member of Parliament for Foyle.
How much has the MP for Foyle claimed in expenses?
Colum Eastwood claimed £46,994 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 Colum Eastwood claim the most on?
Colum Eastwood's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £27,300.
How do Foyle's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Colum Eastwood claimed £46,994. 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.