MP Expenses

Sefton Central MP expenses — Bill Esterson

£263 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Bill Esterson is the current MP for Sefton Central (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £263 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

£263

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Sefton Central MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Sefton Central?
Bill Esterson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Sefton Central.
How much has the MP for Sefton Central claimed in expenses?
Bill Esterson claimed £263 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 Bill Esterson 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 £263 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Bill Esterson claim the most on?
Bill Esterson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £263.
How do Sefton Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Bill Esterson claimed £263. 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.