MP Expenses

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.