Sunderland Central MP expenses — Lewis Atkinson
£1,092 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Lewis Atkinson is the current MP for Sunderland Central (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,092 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 — 2026-27
£1,092
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
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 £1,092 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 Lewis Atkinson 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 £1,092 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Lewis Atkinson claim the most on?
- Lewis Atkinson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,092.
- How do Sunderland Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Lewis Atkinson claimed £1,092. 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.