Jarrow and Gateshead East MP expenses — Kate Osborne
£12,170 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Kate Osborne is the current MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £12,170 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
£12,170
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Jarrow and Gateshead East MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East?
- Kate Osborne (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Jarrow and Gateshead East.
- How much has the MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East claimed in expenses?
- Kate Osborne claimed £12,170 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 Kate Osborne 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 £12,170 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Kate Osborne claim the most on?
- Kate Osborne's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Staffing, at £11,000.
- How do Jarrow and Gateshead East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Kate Osborne claimed £12,170. 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.