MP Expenses

Sefton Central MP — Bill Esterson

£28,628 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Bill Esterson is the current MP for Sefton Central (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £28,628 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

£28,628

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £28,628 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 Bill Esterson claim the most on?
Bill Esterson's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Accommodation, at £16,421.
How do Sefton Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Bill Esterson claimed £28,628. 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.