Chris LawMP expenses
£98,449 IPSA expenses in 2023-24
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
£2,432
Total claimed — selected period (2023-24)
£98,449
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2023-24
Energy & utility comparison
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.
This MP claimed £634 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 £565 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 £97 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 £226 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 £600 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 £593 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 £53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £16,861 | Office Costs (£14,987) | 71 | 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 | 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 |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 27 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £122 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £88 | 2025-26 | 14 Jan 2026 | Paid | WP WORDPRESS [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £98 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £89 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £551 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 27 Dec 2025 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £317 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £50 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — E.ON NEXT | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £221 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £64 | 2025-26 | 5 Dec 2025 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £190 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — RUSI.ORG | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £65 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — SIPGATE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £82 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Rent” in 2023-24. Browse all Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Holmes Conservative | £16,000 | 4 Jul 2023 | — |
| Grahame Morris Labour | £15,000 | 2 Apr 2024 | — |
| Jim McMahon Labour (Co-op) | £11,934 | 10 Apr 2023 | [200009104-2] |
| Anna McMorrin Labour | £11,611 | 14 Aug 2023 | [***] |
| John McDonnell Labour | £10,560 | 2 May 2023 | — |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £8,038 | 7 Feb 2024 | Annual rent for the Constituency Office for the period 6.5.23 to 5.5.24 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 14 Sept 2023 | constituency office rent |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 1 Jun 2023 | consituency office rent |
| Sir Iain Duncan Smith Conservative | £6,146 | 20 Apr 2023 | - August 2022 to March 2023 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £6,000 | 21 Dec 2023 | constituency office rent |
| Alan Mak Conservative | £5,986 | 19 Jan 2024 | Back dated rent [***] from 1/6/23 to 31/12/23 totalling £5,986.24 [***] |
| Emily Thornberry Labour | £5,964 | 2 Apr 2024 | — |
Scottish National Party average — 2023-24
£100,138
All-MP average — 2023-24
£51,602
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 2023-24?
- Chris Law claimed £98,449 in IPSA business costs in 2023-24. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Chris Law claim for?
- In 2023-24, Chris Law's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£35,494). 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.