Chris CoghlanMP expenses
£37,915 IPSA expenses in 2025-26
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
£7,989
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£37,915
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £417 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 £311 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 £222 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 £207 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 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 £63 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 £137 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 £3,018 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
Itemised claims
| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £96 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Cleaner February | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £96 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Cleaner January | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £417 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF January bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £311 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF February | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £66 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT March | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £2,200 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Speech Consultancy | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £60 | 2025-26 | 22 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £125 | 2025-26 | 5 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Shredder and plugs | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £66 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £1,400 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Speech Consultancy | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £222 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Energy bill December 2025 | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £1,800 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Speech Consultancy | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £66 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £962 | 2025-26 | 1 Jan 2026 | Paid | Service Charge Jan-Mar 26 | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - buildings | £486 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office insurance | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £54 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £128 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Cleaning services November | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £207 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Office EDF November | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £4,400 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — Speech Consultancy | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | -£60 | 2025-26 | 4 Dec 2025 | Repaid | Repayment 60320793:1 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £393 | 2025-26 | 24 Nov 2025 | Paid | Ink for parli office | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £198 | 2025-26 | 19 Nov 2025 | Paid | Other office equipment — Radiators for constituency office | View source |
Liberal Democrat average — 2025-26
£15,994
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
1. Employment and earnings
Reservist army officer - British Army
Registered 24 Nov 2025View source
1.1. Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments
Payment received on 29 May 2026 - £149.97
£150Registered 12 Jun 2026View sourcePayment received on 31 January 2026 - £184.17
£184Registered 28 May 2026View sourcePayment received on 30 April 2026 - £152.17
£152Registered 28 May 2026View sourcePayment received on 31 March 2026 - £787.51
£788Registered 25 Apr 2026View sourcePayment received on 31 December 2025 - £430.56
£431Registered 21 Jan 2026View sourcePayment received on 28 November 2025 - £530.82
£531Registered 3 Dec 2025View sourcePayment received on 31 October 2025 - £403.04
£403Registered 24 Nov 2025View source
Chris Coghlan expenses — common questions
- How much did Chris Coghlan claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Chris Coghlan claimed £37,915 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Chris Coghlan claim for?
- In 2025-26, Chris Coghlan's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£21,604). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Chris Coghlan'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.