West Ham and Beckton MP — James Asser
£15,600 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
James Asser is the current MP for West Ham and Beckton (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £15,600 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 — 2025-26
£15,600
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
West Ham and Beckton MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for West Ham and Beckton?
- James Asser (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton.
- How much has the MP for West Ham and Beckton claimed in expenses?
- James Asser claimed £15,600 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 James Asser claim the most on?
- James Asser's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £14,121.
- How do West Ham and Beckton's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. James Asser claimed £15,600. 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.