MP Expenses

Hartlepool MP — Mr Jonathan Brash

£16,064 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Mr Jonathan Brash is the current MP for Hartlepool (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,064 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 — 2025-26

£16,064

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £16,064 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 Mr Jonathan Brash claim the most on?
Mr Jonathan Brash's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,167.
How do Hartlepool's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mr Jonathan Brash claimed £16,064. 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.