MP Expenses

Whitehaven and Workington MP — Josh MacAlister

£33,006 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Josh MacAlister is the current MP for Whitehaven and Workington (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £33,006 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

£33,006

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Whitehaven and Workington MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Whitehaven and Workington?
Josh MacAlister (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington.
How much has the MP for Whitehaven and Workington claimed in expenses?
Josh MacAlister claimed £33,006 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 Josh MacAlister claim the most on?
Josh MacAlister's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £22,915.
How do Whitehaven and Workington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Josh MacAlister claimed £33,006. 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.