MP Expenses

Halifax MP — Kate Dearden

£29,595 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Kate Dearden is the current MP for Halifax (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £29,595 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

£29,595

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Halifax MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Halifax?
Kate Dearden (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Halifax.
How much has the MP for Halifax claimed in expenses?
Kate Dearden claimed £29,595 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 Kate Dearden claim the most on?
Kate Dearden's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £23,655.
How do Halifax's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Kate Dearden claimed £29,595. 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.