IPSA expenses cover the business costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. Full details on what counts as a claim are in the methodology.
Total claimed this year
£21,963
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£4,330
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £82 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £103 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £301 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £64 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £158 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £68 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £150 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £141 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £141 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £62 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £101 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £154 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £57 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £55 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £93 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £51 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £69 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £60 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £58 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £66 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £59 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £65 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £85 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Al Carns expenses by financial year
These totals sum the IPSA records currently held on this site for each financial year. The newest period can change as IPSA publishes further data. Category names are retained exactly as IPSA published them.
| Financial year | Published total | Largest published category | Records held | Open year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £4,330 | Office Costs (£2,146) | 14 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £48,949 | Staffing (£28,447) | 113 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £9,013 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,013) | 2 | View claims |
A published total can differ from a simple count of visible individual claims because IPSA also publishes some annual totals and withholds some details for security or data protection. See the methodology.
Itemised claims
Download all claims (CSV)| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Utilities | £82 | 2026-27 | 18 May 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Utility Bill | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £2,000 | 2026-27 | 5 May 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Constituency communication and outreach | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £103 | 2026-27 | 20 Apr 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Enerygy Bill April 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £54 | 2026-27 | 17 Apr 2026 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £350 | 2026-27 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £301 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - buildings | £90 | 2025-26 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Buildings Insurance | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £108 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — VIKING [200013613-12950] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £600 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Riso Printer Lease | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £83 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Free Post Returns for MP Survey 30 Mar 2026 | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £2,000 | 2025-26 | 26 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Constituency engagement and communication | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £452 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | JUPITER ASSOCIATES LTD [200013613-5859] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £89 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-5858] [200013637-94] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £175 | 2026-27 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-5858] [200013638-8] | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £2,000 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Constituency Communication and Outreach | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £55 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP [200013613-14858] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £64 | 2025-26 | 14 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF Energy March 2026 - Electricity | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £302 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £224 | 2026-27 | 10 Mar 2026 | Paid | ADOBE [200013613-15251] [200013638-320] | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £2,000 | 2025-26 | 4 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Constituency communication and engagement | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £158 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Gas — Utilities - Gas Feb 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £53 | 2025-26 | 17 Feb 2026 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £83 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £1,650 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — George Souster Films Invoice Jan 2026 for Constituency Engagement | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £201 | 2026-27 | 15 Feb 2026 | Paid | WIX.COM [***] [200013638-124] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2026-27. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Osborne Labour | £5,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Advisory and Consultancy Services work for Kate Osborne MP - Parliamentary work including press, research, and Social Media work. |
| Tulip Siddiq Labour | £5,280 | 18 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Constituency media support |
| Ms Julie Minns Labour | £5,261 | 5 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Communications support |
| Emily Darlington Labour | £4,900 | 13 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Comms support |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £4,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013609-429] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £4,320 | 31 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £4,000 | 15 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Video content for March, working alongside Comms Assistant to provide training and support |
| Tristan Osborne Labour | £3,338 | 11 May 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with HR appeal process |
| Liam Byrne Labour | £3,083 | 28 Apr 2026 | Administrative services — Sarina Invoice - Community Engagement - April |
| Sarah Bool Conservative | £3,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Comms & Media — Barnett Creative |
| Leigh Ingham Labour | £3,000 | 26 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Supporting the office of Leigh Ingham MP to plan a politics summer school for young people aged 16-18 in the Staffordshire constituency. Includes all aspects of project management, including planning delivery schedules, developing activities and resources [200013755-1] |
| Rachel Blake Labour (Co-op) | £2,780 | 1 May 2026 | Comms & Media — DB invoice April - Comms and Policy support |
Labour average — 2026-27
£2,879
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Grants and donations
Donations, sponsorships and loans registered in support of this MP's parliamentary activities — Category 2 of the Register of Members' Financial Interests, distinct from the IPSA expenses above.
Total registered
£67,500
Ashen Capital Ltd - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 3 Aug 2026View sourceColin Campbell - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 1 Jul 2026View sourceColin Campbell - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 22 Jun 2026View sourceElizabeth Jennings - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 11 Jun 2026View source
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Search all MPs' interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Ashen Capital Ltd - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 3 Aug 2026View sourceColin Campbell - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 1 Jul 2026View sourceColin Campbell - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 22 Jun 2026View sourceElizabeth Jennings - £20,000.00
£20,000Registered 11 Jun 2026View source
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
The Earl of March - Goodwood Innovation Summit - £1,000.00
£1,000Registered 11 Sept 2026View source
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to Nepal between 16 May 2025 and 23 May 2025
£47,442Registered 29 Jan 2026View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Aberdeen
Registered 1 Aug 2024View source
Al Carns expenses — common questions
- How much did Al Carns claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Al Carns claimed £4,330 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Al Carns claim for?
- In 2026-27, Al Carns's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£2,146). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Al Carns's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.