Poplar and Limehouse MP — Apsana Begum
£21,599 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Apsana Begum is the current MP for Poplar and Limehouse (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,599 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
£21,599
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £21,599 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 Apsana Begum claim the most on?
- Apsana Begum's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £11,080.
- How do Poplar and Limehouse's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Apsana Begum claimed £21,599. 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.