Chris LawMP expenses
£67,501 IPSA expenses in 2020-21
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.
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View Chris Law's voting recordTotal claimed this year
£8,345
Total claimed — selected period (2020-21)
£67,501
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2020-21
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £551 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 £102 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 £620 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 £78 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 £110 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 £100 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 £534 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 £79 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 £128 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 £105 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 £214 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 £588 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 £98 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 £89 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 £551 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 £317 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 £92 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 £50 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 £221 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 £76 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 £82 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 £61 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 £796 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.
Year-on-year trend
Chris Law 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 | £4,325 | Office Costs (£2,919) | 7 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £18,576 | Office Costs (£16,524) | 81 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £99,968 | Travel and Subsistence (£99,968) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £98,449 | Travel and Subsistence (£35,494) | 233 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £107,884 | Travel and Subsistence (£38,649) | 279 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £50,392 | Travel and Subsistence (£20,069) | 162 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £67,501 | Office Costs (£28,591) | 251 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £97,122 | Travel and Subsistence (£40,134) | 231 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £45,885 | Travel and Subsistence (£41,352) | 32 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £22,501 | Travel and Subsistence (£18,758) | 27 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £34,278 | Travel and Subsistence (£32,027) | 31 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £32,964 | Travel and Subsistence (£23,292) | 30 | 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 | Software & applications | £66 | 2026-27 | 27 Apr 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £551 | 2025-26 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY [200013634-225] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £102 | 2025-26 | 6 Apr 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT [200013634-224] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £620 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Water — THAMES WATER | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £1,530 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £786 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £65 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline — SIPGATE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £78 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013613-9310] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | ADOBE [200013613-9309] | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £69 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] [200013613-7755] | View source |
| Office Costs | Hospitality | £54 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] [200013613-7757] | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £1,130 | 2026-27 | 11 Mar 2026 | Paid | Annual service charge for 2026/27 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £110 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT [200013613-7424] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £100 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013613-11450] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £534 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY [200013613-11451] | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £52 | 2025-26 | 1 Mar 2026 | Paid | DNH 123REG [***] [200013613-4453] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £79 | 2025-26 | 18 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £95 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | Light replacement | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £128 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £105 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - buildings | £77 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | DUNDEE CC T/T | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £214 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £588 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £65 | 2025-26 | 3 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — SIPGATE | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Rent” in 2020-21. Browse all Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Marie Rimmer Labour | £15,600 | 8 Sept 2020 | — |
| John McDonnell Labour | £10,560 | 6 Oct 2020 | — |
| Grahame Morris Labour | £9,000 | 1 Aug 2020 | — |
| Alicia Kearns Conservative | £7,997 | 23 Apr 2020 | Ongoing monthly rent claim for constituency office -YE |
| Emma Lewell Labour | £7,989 | 24 Jun 2024 | [***] Rent Monies [***] [200010289-1] |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 26 Sept 2020 | quarterly rent for constituency office |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 29 Jun 2020 | quarterly rent for constituency office |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £6,405 | 27 Nov 2020 | Annual rent for the Constituency Office in Hyde Town Hall for the period 6.5.20 to 5.5.21 |
| Alex Davies-Jones Labour | £6,000 | 16 Mar 2021 | — |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £6,000 | 2 Mar 2021 | Rent invoice for constituency office for 1 Apr 2020 to 31 Mar 2021 |
| Bell Ribeiro-Addy Labour | £5,100 | 6 Jan 2021 | — |
| Wes Streeting Labour | £5,050 | 6 Jan 2021 | — |
Scottish National Party average — 2020-21
£58,339
All-MP average — 2020-21
£38,889
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.
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to India between 24 May 2026 and 30 May 2026
£1,000Registered 23 Jun 2026View sourceInternational visit to India between 23 January 2026 and 26 January 2026
£898Registered 20 Feb 2026View sourceInternational visit to Japan between 27 May 2025 and 05 June 2025
£2,541Registered 27 Jun 2025View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Residential in Aberdeen
Registered 26 May 2015View sourceResidential in Dundee
Registered 26 May 2015View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in CMAL Limited
Registered 26 May 2015View source
8. Miscellaneous
Non-executive Board Member of the Parliamentary Knowledge Schemes. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 29 Aug 2025View sourceA Member of the Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 24 Nov 2023View sourceUnpaid director of CMAL Ltd, financial services company.
Registered 27 Feb 2019View source
Chris Law expenses — common questions
- How much did Chris Law claim in expenses in 2020-21?
- Chris Law claimed £67,501 in IPSA business costs in 2020-21. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Chris Law claim for?
- In 2020-21, Chris Law's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£28,591). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Chris Law'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.