MP Expenses

West Bromwich MP expenses — Sarah Coombes

£1,474 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Sarah Coombes is the current MP for West Bromwich (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,474 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

£1,474

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

West Bromwich MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for West Bromwich?
Sarah Coombes (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for West Bromwich.
How much has the MP for West Bromwich claimed in expenses?
Sarah Coombes claimed £1,474 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 Sarah Coombes 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 £1,474 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Sarah Coombes claim the most on?
Sarah Coombes's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,278.
How do West Bromwich's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Sarah Coombes claimed £1,474. 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.