Gateshead Central and Whickham MP expenses — Mark Ferguson
£3,956 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Mark Ferguson is the current MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,956 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.
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Total claimed — 2026-27
£3,956
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Gateshead Central and Whickham MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham?
- Mark Ferguson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Gateshead Central and Whickham.
- How much has the MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham claimed in expenses?
- Mark Ferguson claimed £3,956 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 Mark Ferguson 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 £3,956 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Mark Ferguson claim the most on?
- Mark Ferguson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,245.
- How do Gateshead Central and Whickham's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mark Ferguson claimed £3,956. 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.