MP Expenses

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West MP — Dame Chi Onwurah

£21,131 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Dame Chi Onwurah is the current MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,131 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

£21,131

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West?
Dame Chi Onwurah (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West.
How much has the MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West claimed in expenses?
Dame Chi Onwurah claimed £21,131 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 Dame Chi Onwurah claim the most on?
Dame Chi Onwurah's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £17,200.
How do Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Dame Chi Onwurah claimed £21,131. 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.