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.