MP Expenses

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.