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 (2025-26)
£48,949
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 2025-26. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Edwards Labour | £20,000 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Contract for services 2025-2026 [200013803-1] |
| Jessica Toale Labour | £12,000 | 31 Mar 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy services - town centre citizen panel delivery |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £10,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013634-213] |
| Louise Haigh Labour | £9,600 | 26 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Exit payment for early exit of the lease [200013271-1] |
| Jerome Mayhew Conservative | £9,250 | 23 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — IPSA-approved constituency surveys |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 16 Oct 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to MP’s Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 18 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 30 Apr 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to my Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £8,000 | 18 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Research and Facilitation of Southport Music Industry |
| Tom Hayes Labour | £7,200 | 28 Apr 2026 | Professional & consultancy — External consultant brought in to design new work experience model for Bournemouth East, Strategic planning on coastal energy partnership, Grassroots Football stratergy & playground PIP investment [200013634-49] |
| Margaret Mullane Labour | £6,956 | 24 Jun 2025 | Professional & consultancy — EDWARDSDUTHIESHAMASH.C |
| Dame Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) | £6,900 | 14 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — MP invoice |
Labour average — 2025-26
£20,499
All-MP average — 2025-26
£20,191
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 2025-26?
- Al Carns claimed £48,949 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Al Carns claim for?
- In 2025-26, Al Carns's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£28,447). 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.