North Durham MP — Luke Akehurst
£24,867 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Luke Akehurst is the current MP for North Durham (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £24,867 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
£24,867
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £24,867 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 Luke Akehurst claim the most on?
- Luke Akehurst's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,500.
- How do North Durham's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Luke Akehurst claimed £24,867. 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.