MP Expenses

Poplar and Limehouse MP expenses — Apsana Begum

£2,543 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Apsana Begum is the current MP for Poplar and Limehouse (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,543 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

£2,543

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Poplar and Limehouse MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Poplar and Limehouse?
Apsana Begum (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse.
How much has the MP for Poplar and Limehouse claimed in expenses?
Apsana Begum claimed £2,543 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 Apsana Begum 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 £2,543 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Apsana Begum claim the most on?
Apsana Begum's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,543.
How do Poplar and Limehouse's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Apsana Begum claimed £2,543. 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.