MP Expenses

Leeds South West and Morley MP expenses — Mark Sewards

£1,997 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Mark Sewards is the current MP for Leeds South West and Morley (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,997 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

£1,997

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,997 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 Mark Sewards 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 £1,997 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Mark Sewards claim the most on?
Mark Sewards's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,997.
How do Leeds South West and Morley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mark Sewards claimed £1,997. 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.