MP Expenses

Middlesbrough and Thornaby East MP expenses — Andy McDonald

£3,091 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Andy McDonald is the current MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,091 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.

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Total claimed — 2026-27

£3,091

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £3,091 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 Andy McDonald 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 £3,091 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Andy McDonald claim the most on?
Andy McDonald's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £2,058.
How do Middlesbrough and Thornaby East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Andy McDonald claimed £3,091. 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.