Lothian East MP — Mr Douglas Alexander
£21,963 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Mr Douglas Alexander is the current MP for Lothian East (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,963 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
£21,963
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Lothian East MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Lothian East?
- Mr Douglas Alexander (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Lothian East.
- How much has the MP for Lothian East claimed in expenses?
- Mr Douglas Alexander claimed £21,963 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 Mr Douglas Alexander claim the most on?
- Mr Douglas Alexander's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,471.
- How do Lothian East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mr Douglas Alexander claimed £21,963. 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.