MP Expenses

Lagan Valley MP — Sorcha Eastwood

£31,718 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sorcha Eastwood is the current MP for Lagan Valley (Alliance). In 2025-26 they claimed £31,718 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

£31,718

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £31,718 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 Sorcha Eastwood claim the most on?
Sorcha Eastwood's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £21,103.
How do Lagan Valley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sorcha Eastwood claimed £31,718. 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.