MP Expenses

Hyndburn MP — Sarah Smith

£40,172 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sarah Smith is the current MP for Hyndburn (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £40,172 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

£40,172

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Hyndburn MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Hyndburn?
Sarah Smith (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Hyndburn.
How much has the MP for Hyndburn claimed in expenses?
Sarah Smith claimed £40,172 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 Sarah Smith claim the most on?
Sarah Smith's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £22,834.
How do Hyndburn's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sarah Smith claimed £40,172. 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.