MP Expenses

North Durham MP expenses — Luke Akehurst

£8,840 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Luke Akehurst is the current MP for North Durham (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £8,840 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

£8,840

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

North Durham MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for North Durham?
Luke Akehurst (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for North Durham.
How much has the MP for North Durham claimed in expenses?
Luke Akehurst claimed £8,840 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 Luke Akehurst 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 £8,840 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Luke Akehurst claim the most on?
Luke Akehurst's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £6,689.
How do North Durham's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Luke Akehurst claimed £8,840. 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.