MP Expenses

Stratford and Bow MP — Uma Kumaran

£6,843 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Uma Kumaran is the current MP for Stratford and Bow (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £6,843 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

£6,843

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Stratford and Bow MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Stratford and Bow?
Uma Kumaran (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow.
How much has the MP for Stratford and Bow claimed in expenses?
Uma Kumaran claimed £6,843 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 Uma Kumaran claim the most on?
Uma Kumaran's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £6,843.
How do Stratford and Bow's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Uma Kumaran claimed £6,843. 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.