MP Expenses

South Down MP expenses — Chris Hazzard

£5,316 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Chris Hazzard is the current MP for South Down (Sinn Féin). In 2026-27 they claimed £5,316 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

£5,316

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

South Down MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for South Down?
Chris Hazzard (Sinn Féin) is the current Member of Parliament for South Down.
How much has the MP for South Down claimed in expenses?
Chris Hazzard claimed £5,316 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 Chris Hazzard 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 £5,316 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Chris Hazzard claim the most on?
Chris Hazzard's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £5,316.
How do South Down's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Chris Hazzard claimed £5,316. 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.