MP Expenses

Neath and Swansea East MP expenses — Carolyn Harris

£1,023 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Carolyn Harris is the current MP for Neath and Swansea East (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,023 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 — 2026-27

£1,023

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Neath and Swansea East MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Neath and Swansea East?
Carolyn Harris (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East.
How much has the MP for Neath and Swansea East claimed in expenses?
Carolyn Harris claimed £1,023 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 Carolyn Harris 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 £1,023 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Carolyn Harris claim the most on?
Carolyn Harris's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £786.
How do Neath and Swansea East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Carolyn Harris claimed £1,023. 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.