Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley MP — Yvette Cooper
£12,329 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Yvette Cooper is the current MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £12,329 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
£12,329
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley?
- Yvette Cooper (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley.
- How much has the MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley claimed in expenses?
- Yvette Cooper claimed £12,329 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 Yvette Cooper claim the most on?
- Yvette Cooper's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,329.
- How do Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Yvette Cooper claimed £12,329. 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.