MP Expenses

South Down MP — Chris Hazzard

£24,499 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Chris Hazzard is the current MP for South Down (Sinn Féin). In 2025-26 they claimed £24,499 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

£24,499

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £24,499 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 Chris Hazzard claim the most on?
Chris Hazzard's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £16,263.
How do South Down's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Chris Hazzard claimed £24,499. 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.