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
£4,428
Total claimed — selected period (2016-17)
£16,568
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2016-17
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £287 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 £265 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 £265 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 £231 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 £190 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 £168 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 £77 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 £125 for Gas in 2018-19.
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 £105 for Electricity in 2018-19.
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 £87 for Gas in 2017-18.
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 Gas in 2017-18.
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 £106 for Gas in 2017-18.
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 £72 for Gas in 2016-17.
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 £73 for Gas in 2016-17.
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 £114 for Gas in 2016-17.
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 £120 for Gas in 2015-16.
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 £74 for Gas in 2015-16.
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 Gas in 2015-16.
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 Gas in 2014-15.
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 £120 for Const Office Electricity in 2014-15.
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 £54 for Const Office Gas in 2014-15.
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 £67 for Electricity in 2014-15.
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 £29 for Const Office Gas in 2014-15.
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 £201 for Const Office Electricity in 2014-15.
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 £77 for Electricity in 2014-15.
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
Bill Esterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £28,628 | Accommodation (£16,421) | 90 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £24,422 | Travel and Subsistence (£24,422) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £57,368 | Office Costs (£22,198) | 188 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £55,730 | Office Costs (£24,353) | 224 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £27,612 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,926) | 125 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £36,608 | Office Costs (£24,965) | 119 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £51,671 | Office Costs (£24,120) | 133 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £15,521 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,064) | 22 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £13,933 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,748) | 17 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £16,568 | Travel and Subsistence (£13,093) | 19 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £16,117 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,676) | 20 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £18,444 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,929) | 34 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £13,613 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,387) | 33 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £23,702 | Office Costs (£9,690) | 52 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £26,339 | Travel and Subsistence (£13,749) | 46 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £18,480 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,804) | 31 | 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £74 | 2025-26 | 26 Feb 2026 | Paid | 02 ONLINE | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £550 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | Office Costs | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £230 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £345 | 2025-26 | 4 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £287 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Office Costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £58 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — TALKTALK BUS DIRECT LT | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | Office Costs | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £621 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £576 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £459 | 2025-26 | 15 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £74 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | 02 ONLINE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £189 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — TALKTALK BUS DIRECT LT | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £315 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £265 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Office Costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £265 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Office Costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £99 | 2025-26 | 23 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office Costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2025-26 | 22 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office Costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £410 | 2025-26 | 22 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office Costs | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £74 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | 02 ONLINE | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £231 | 2025-26 | 7 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Office costs | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £190 | 2025-26 | 7 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Office costs | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £440 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £440 | 2025-26 | 26 Nov 2025 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Council Tax” in 2016-17. Browse all Council Tax claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Chope Conservative | £2,280 | 20 Mar 2017 | council tax — [***] council tax for 2017/8 |
| Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist Party | £2,096 | 27 Apr 2016 | May Card Payment — LAMBETH T/T Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £1,974 | 20 Mar 2017 | Credit card reconciliation — MALVERN HILLS DIST |
| Chris Bryant Labour | £1,964 | 7 Apr 2016 | Payment Card April 2016 — WWW.CAMDEN.GOV.UK - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £1,928 | 7 Apr 2016 | April card reconcilliation — MALVERN HILLS DIST - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Jo Stevens Labour | £1,872 | 7 Apr 2016 | Accommodation April 2016 — Council Tax for London flat 2016-17 |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £1,816 | 1 Apr 2016 | Travel Card — LAMBETH INTERNET PAYM - Government Services-Not Elsewhere ClassifiedIP[***] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £1,537 | 5 Apr 2016 | April Payment Card — LAMBETH T/T - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,536 | 29 Mar 2017 | Payment Card April 2017 — L B SOUTHWARK - INT |
| Mark Pritchard Conservative | £1,503 | 13 Apr 2016 | SP Council — Paid in full for year |
| Kirsty Blackman Scottish National Party | £1,474 | 6 Jun 2016 | june credit card — L B SOUTHWARK - INT |
| Sir Andrew Mitchell Conservative | £1,422 | 1 Apr 2016 | Council Tax — Council Tax 2016/17 |
Labour average — 2016-17
£19,015
All-MP average — 2016-17
£17,510
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.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
The Jockey Club - £2,000.00
£2,000Registered 11 May 2026View source
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to China between 24 May 2026 and 29 May 2026
£4,895Registered 17 Jun 2026View sourceInternational visit to Finland between 26 October 2025 and 28 October 2025
£883Registered 18 Nov 2025View sourceInternational visit to Denmark between 22 October 2025 and 24 October 2025
£1,185Registered 13 Nov 2025View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd
Registered 14 Oct 2016View source
Bill Esterson expenses — common questions
- How much did Bill Esterson claim in expenses in 2016-17?
- Bill Esterson claimed £16,568 in IPSA business costs in 2016-17. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Bill Esterson claim for?
- In 2016-17, Bill Esterson's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£13,093). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Bill Esterson'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.