MP Expenses

Whitehaven and Workington MP expenses — Josh MacAlister

£4,344 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Josh MacAlister is the current MP for Whitehaven and Workington (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £4,344 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 — 2026-27

£4,344

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £4,344 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 Josh MacAlister 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 £4,344 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Josh MacAlister claim the most on?
Josh MacAlister's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £4,344.
How do Whitehaven and Workington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Josh MacAlister claimed £4,344. 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.