MP Expenses

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.