MP Expenses

Leeds Central and Headingley MP — Alex Sobel

£19,502 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Alex Sobel is the current MP for Leeds Central and Headingley (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £19,502 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

£19,502

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Leeds Central and Headingley MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Leeds Central and Headingley?
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley.
How much has the MP for Leeds Central and Headingley claimed in expenses?
Alex Sobel claimed £19,502 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 Alex Sobel claim the most on?
Alex Sobel's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £12,300.
How do Leeds Central and Headingley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Alex Sobel claimed £19,502. 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.