Houghton and Sunderland South MP expenses — Bridget Phillipson
£4,010 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Bridget Phillipson is the current MP for Houghton and Sunderland South (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £4,010 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
£4,010
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Houghton and Sunderland South MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Houghton and Sunderland South?
- Bridget Phillipson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Houghton and Sunderland South.
- How much has the MP for Houghton and Sunderland South claimed in expenses?
- Bridget Phillipson claimed £4,010 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 Bridget Phillipson 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 £4,010 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Bridget Phillipson claim the most on?
- Bridget Phillipson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,865.
- How do Houghton and Sunderland South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Bridget Phillipson claimed £4,010. 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.