Washington and Gateshead South MP — Mrs Sharon Hodgson
£9,140 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is the current MP for Washington and Gateshead South (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £9,140 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
£9,140
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Washington and Gateshead South MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Washington and Gateshead South?
- Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South.
- How much has the MP for Washington and Gateshead South claimed in expenses?
- Mrs Sharon Hodgson claimed £9,140 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 Mrs Sharon Hodgson claim the most on?
- Mrs Sharon Hodgson's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £5,982.
- How do Washington and Gateshead South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mrs Sharon Hodgson claimed £9,140. 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.