MP Expenses

Upper Bann MP expenses — Carla Lockhart

£10,353 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Carla Lockhart is the current MP for Upper Bann (Democratic Unionist Party). In 2026-27 they claimed £10,353 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

£10,353

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Upper Bann MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Upper Bann?
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party) is the current Member of Parliament for Upper Bann.
How much has the MP for Upper Bann claimed in expenses?
Carla Lockhart claimed £10,353 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 Carla Lockhart 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 £10,353 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Carla Lockhart claim the most on?
Carla Lockhart's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £10,013.
How do Upper Bann's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Carla Lockhart claimed £10,353. 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.