MP Expenses

Leeds East MP — Richard Burgon

£10,728 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Richard Burgon is the current MP for Leeds East (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £10,728 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

£10,728

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Leeds East MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Leeds East?
Richard Burgon (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Leeds East.
How much has the MP for Leeds East claimed in expenses?
Richard Burgon claimed £10,728 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 Richard Burgon claim the most on?
Richard Burgon's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £10,728.
How do Leeds East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Richard Burgon claimed £10,728. 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.