MP Expenses

Hitchin MP expenses — Alistair Strathern

£3,313 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Alistair Strathern is the current MP for Hitchin (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,313 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 — 2026-27

£3,313

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £3,313 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 Alistair Strathern 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 £3,313 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Alistair Strathern claim the most on?
Alistair Strathern's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £3,313.
How do Hitchin's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Alistair Strathern claimed £3,313. 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.