MP Expenses

Leeds South West and Morley MP — Mark Sewards

£24,898 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Mark Sewards is the current MP for Leeds South West and Morley (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £24,898 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

£24,898

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Leeds South West and Morley MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Leeds South West and Morley?
Mark Sewards (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley.
How much has the MP for Leeds South West and Morley claimed in expenses?
Mark Sewards claimed £24,898 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 Mark Sewards claim the most on?
Mark Sewards's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,086.
How do Leeds South West and Morley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mark Sewards claimed £24,898. 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.