Hitchin MP — Alistair Strathern
£23,604 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Alistair Strathern is the current MP for Hitchin (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £23,604 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
£23,604
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Hitchin MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Hitchin?
- Alistair Strathern (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Hitchin.
- How much has the MP for Hitchin claimed in expenses?
- Alistair Strathern claimed £23,604 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 Alistair Strathern claim the most on?
- Alistair Strathern's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £22,240.
- How do Hitchin's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Alistair Strathern claimed £23,604. 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.