MP Expenses

Leeds South MP expenses — Hilary Benn

£1,273 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Hilary Benn is the current MP for Leeds South (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,273 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

£1,273

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Leeds South MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Leeds South?
Hilary Benn (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Leeds South.
How much has the MP for Leeds South claimed in expenses?
Hilary Benn claimed £1,273 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 Hilary Benn 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 £1,273 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Hilary Benn claim the most on?
Hilary Benn's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,273.
How do Leeds South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Hilary Benn claimed £1,273. 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.