MP Expenses

Stafford MP — Leigh Ingham

£24,139 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Leigh Ingham is the current MP for Stafford (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £24,139 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.

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Total claimed — 2025-26

£24,139

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Stafford MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Stafford?
Leigh Ingham (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Stafford.
How much has the MP for Stafford claimed in expenses?
Leigh Ingham claimed £24,139 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 Leigh Ingham claim the most on?
Leigh Ingham's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £23,499.
How do Stafford's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Leigh Ingham claimed £24,139. 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.