MP Expenses

Lancaster and Wyre MP expenses — Cat Smith

£2,370 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Cat Smith
Current MP

Cat Smith

Labour

Cat Smith is the current MP for Lancaster and Wyre (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,370 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

£2,370

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Lancaster and Wyre MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Lancaster and Wyre?
Cat Smith (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre.
How much has the MP for Lancaster and Wyre claimed in expenses?
Cat Smith claimed £2,370 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 Cat Smith 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 £2,370 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Cat Smith claim the most on?
Cat Smith's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £1,929.
How do Lancaster and Wyre's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Cat Smith claimed £2,370. 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.