MP Expenses

Lagan Valley MP expenses — Sorcha Eastwood

£2,027 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Sorcha Eastwood is the current MP for Lagan Valley (Alliance). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,027 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

£2,027

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Lagan Valley MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Lagan Valley?
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance) is the current Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley.
How much has the MP for Lagan Valley claimed in expenses?
Sorcha Eastwood claimed £2,027 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 Sorcha Eastwood 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 £2,027 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Sorcha Eastwood claim the most on?
Sorcha Eastwood's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,438.
How do Lagan Valley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Sorcha Eastwood claimed £2,027. 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.