MP Expenses

Sunderland Central MP — Lewis Atkinson

£17,144 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Lewis Atkinson is the current MP for Sunderland Central (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £17,144 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

£17,144

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Sunderland Central MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Sunderland Central?
Lewis Atkinson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Sunderland Central.
How much has the MP for Sunderland Central claimed in expenses?
Lewis Atkinson claimed £17,144 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 Lewis Atkinson claim the most on?
Lewis Atkinson's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,419.
How do Sunderland Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Lewis Atkinson claimed £17,144. 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.