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.
Commons voting record
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View Chris Elmore's voting recordTotal claimed this year
£4,771
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£2,263
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed -£274 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £48 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £414 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £115 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £107 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £1,113 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 £75 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £91 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £86 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £75 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £47 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 £16 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 £12 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £12 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £112 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £11 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 £21 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 2023-24.
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 £453 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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
Chris Elmore 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 | £2,263 | Accommodation (£1,746) | 6 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £8,514 | Office Costs (£6,705) | 45 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £54,416 | Travel and Subsistence (£53,347) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £66,224 | Office Costs (£30,814) | 275 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £67,385 | Travel and Subsistence (£26,368) | 346 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £55,081 | Office Costs (£19,360) | 332 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £43,440 | Office Costs (£17,819) | 175 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £50,488 | Office Costs (£19,582) | 256 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £31,080 | Travel and Subsistence (£15,393) | 99 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £17,614 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,773) | 49 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £24,012 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,961) | 65 | 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Costs | Translation services (Welsh Language) | £76 | 2026-27 | 5 May 2026 | Paid | Welsh translation | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £127 | 2025-26 | 29 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION [200013634-359] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £127 | 2025-26 | 29 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION [200013634-360] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £1,746 | 2026-27 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £151 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Photocopier hire - April-June 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £144 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Phone system hire - April-June 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £75 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Photocopier prints - Feb 2026 | View source |
| Other Costs | Translation services (Welsh Language) | £71 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Welsh translation | View source |
| Office Costs | Hospitality | £400 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Staff planning away day | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £120 | 2025-26 | 4 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £128 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMZNMKTPLACE [***] [200013613-7141] | View source |
| Miscellaneous | Translation services (Welsh Language) | £56 | 2025-26 | 26 Feb 2026 | Paid | Welsh translation | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £118 | 2025-26 | 12 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — SCG TOGETHER | View source |
| Miscellaneous | Translation services (Welsh Language) | £65 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Welsh translation | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £339 | 2025-26 | 29 Jan 2026 | Paid | Total care insurance for folding machine | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £69 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £100 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | Advert | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £250 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Advertising banner | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £118 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — SCG TOGETHER | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £151 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Photocopier hire - Jan-March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £144 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Phone system hire - Oct-Dec2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £144 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Phone system hire - Jan-March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £51 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Photocopier prints - Dec 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £100 | 2025-26 | 25 Dec 2025 | Paid | CANVA [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £98 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Annual Photocopier insurance 2026 | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Council tax” in 2026-27. Browse all Council tax claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Waugh Labour (Co-op) | £8,496 | 8 Apr 2026 | HTTPS://WWW.ROCHDALE.G |
| Luke Akehurst Labour | £6,410 | 13 Mar 2026 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Natalie Fleet Labour | £6,138 | 1 Apr 2026 | Council Tax 26-27 London res |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £5,846 | 7 Apr 2026 | MALVERN HILLS DIST |
| Andrew Pakes Labour (Co-op) | £4,809 | 2 Mar 2026 | Council tax for 2026 |
| Juliet Campbell Labour | £4,593 | 8 Mar 2026 | council tax for 2026/2027 |
| Mrs Kemi Badenoch Conservative | £4,479 | 23 Apr 2026 | CounciIL Tax 2026 [***] [***] |
| Mr Douglas Alexander Labour (Co-op) | £4,412 | 18 May 2026 | Council tax April 2026 to March 2027 |
| Darren Jones Labour | £4,191 | 24 Apr 2026 | Council tax for London flat for 2026/27 |
| Alan Mak Conservative | £4,125 | 1 Apr 2026 | Council tax |
| Danny Kruger Reform UK | £4,110 | 1 Apr 2026 | Annual council tax for MP constituency accommodation |
| Jess Asato Labour | £3,785 | 9 Mar 2026 | Council tax 2627 |
Labour average — 2026-27
£2,879
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
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.
8. Miscellaneous
A Trustee and Director of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch). This is an unpaid role.
Registered 7 Aug 2023View sourceUnpaid member of the Barry YMCA Board of Management.
Registered 6 Jun 2016View sourceMinor interest in a house in Caerphilly County Borough area owned by two members of my family.
Registered 6 Jun 2016View source
Chris Elmore expenses — common questions
- How much did Chris Elmore claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Chris Elmore claimed £2,263 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Chris Elmore claim for?
- In 2026-27, Chris Elmore's largest published IPSA category was Accommodation (£1,746). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Chris Elmore'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.