MP Expenses

Newcastle upon Tyne North MP — Catherine McKinnell

£16,729 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Catherine McKinnell is the current MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,729 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

£16,729

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £16,729 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 Catherine McKinnell claim the most on?
Catherine McKinnell's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £11,177.
How do Newcastle upon Tyne North's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Catherine McKinnell claimed £16,729. 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.