Lancaster and Wyre MP — Cat Smith
£13,998 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Cat Smith is the current MP for Lancaster and Wyre (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £13,998 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
£13,998
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £13,998 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 Cat Smith claim the most on?
- Cat Smith's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £10,531.
- How do Lancaster and Wyre's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Cat Smith claimed £13,998. 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.