MP Expenses

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.