MP Expenses

Stockton North MP expenses — Chris McDonald

£3,218 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Chris McDonald is the current MP for Stockton North (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,218 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

£3,218

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Stockton North MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Stockton North?
Chris McDonald (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Stockton North.
How much has the MP for Stockton North claimed in expenses?
Chris McDonald claimed £3,218 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 McDonald 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 £3,218 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Chris McDonald claim the most on?
Chris McDonald's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,027.
How do Stockton North's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Chris McDonald claimed £3,218. 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.