MP Expenses

Newcastle upon Tyne North MP expenses — Catherine McKinnell

£3,633 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Catherine McKinnell is the current MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,633 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

£3,633

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Newcastle upon Tyne North MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North?
Catherine McKinnell (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North.
How much has the MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North claimed in expenses?
Catherine McKinnell claimed £3,633 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 Catherine McKinnell 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 £3,633 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Catherine McKinnell claim the most on?
Catherine McKinnell's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £2,096.
How do Newcastle upon Tyne North's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Catherine McKinnell claimed £3,633. 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.