MP Expenses

Leicester East MP expenses — Shivani Raja

£3,812 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Shivani Raja is the current MP for Leicester East (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,812 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

£3,812

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Leicester East MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Leicester East?
Shivani Raja (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Leicester East.
How much has the MP for Leicester East claimed in expenses?
Shivani Raja claimed £3,812 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 Shivani Raja 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 £3,812 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Shivani Raja claim the most on?
Shivani Raja's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,972.
How do Leicester East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Shivani Raja claimed £3,812. 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.