Southend West and Leigh MP — David Burton-Sampson
£22,412 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
David Burton-Sampson is the current MP for Southend West and Leigh (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £22,412 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
£22,412
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Southend West and Leigh MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Southend West and Leigh?
- David Burton-Sampson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh.
- How much has the MP for Southend West and Leigh claimed in expenses?
- David Burton-Sampson claimed £22,412 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 David Burton-Sampson claim the most on?
- David Burton-Sampson's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,189.
- How do Southend West and Leigh's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. David Burton-Sampson claimed £22,412. 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.