Lewes MP — James MacCleary
£10,870 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
James MacCleary is the current MP for Lewes (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £10,870 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
£10,870
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Lewes MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Lewes?
- James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Lewes.
- How much has the MP for Lewes claimed in expenses?
- James MacCleary claimed £10,870 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 James MacCleary claim the most on?
- James MacCleary's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £7,203.
- How do Lewes's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. James MacCleary claimed £10,870. 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.