Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP — Andy McDonald
£12,677 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Andy McDonald is the current MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £12,677 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.
Local news for Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough Local Gazette
Total claimed — 2025-26
£12,677
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East?
- Andy McDonald (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East.
- How much has the MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East claimed in expenses?
- Andy McDonald claimed £12,677 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 Andy McDonald claim the most on?
- Andy McDonald's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £9,781.
- How do Middlesbrough and Thornaby East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Andy McDonald claimed £12,677. 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.