Houghton and Sunderland South MP — Bridget Phillipson
£34,472 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Bridget Phillipson is the current MP for Houghton and Sunderland South (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £34,472 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
£34,472
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £34,472 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 Bridget Phillipson claim the most on?
- Bridget Phillipson's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £20,004.
- How do Houghton and Sunderland South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Bridget Phillipson claimed £34,472. 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.