Gainsborough MP — Sir Edward Leigh
£8,076 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Sir Edward Leigh is the current MP for Gainsborough (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £8,076 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
£8,076
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Gainsborough MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Gainsborough?
- Sir Edward Leigh (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Gainsborough.
- How much has the MP for Gainsborough claimed in expenses?
- Sir Edward Leigh claimed £8,076 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 Sir Edward Leigh claim the most on?
- Sir Edward Leigh's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Accommodation, at £6,154.
- How do Gainsborough's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Edward Leigh claimed £8,076. 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.