MP Expenses

Hartlepool MP expenses — Mr Jonathan Brash

£1,997 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Mr Jonathan Brash is the current MP for Hartlepool (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,997 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

£1,997

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Hartlepool MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Hartlepool?
Mr Jonathan Brash (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Hartlepool.
How much has the MP for Hartlepool claimed in expenses?
Mr Jonathan Brash claimed £1,997 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 Mr Jonathan Brash 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 £1,997 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Mr Jonathan Brash claim the most on?
Mr Jonathan Brash's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,620.
How do Hartlepool's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mr Jonathan Brash claimed £1,997. 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.