Chris WardMP expenses
£21,610 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
£5,438
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£21,610
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £107 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 £293 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 £473 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 £237 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 £235 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 £138 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 £173 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 £138 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 £147 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 £198 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 £101 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 £152 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 £138 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 £256 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 £150 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 £164 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 £64 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 £203 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 £203 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 £179 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 £251 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Utilities | £107 | 2025-26 | 16 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electricity and gas, constituency home | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £134 | 2025-26 | 7 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — Phone and Broadband bill for constituency office. | View source |
| Staffing | Recruitment Services &Costs | £900 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | Temporary recruitment services. | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £293 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF Energy for constituency office. | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £54 | 2025-26 | 28 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — Broadband rental, constituency address | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £360 | 2025-26 | 26 Feb 2026 | Paid | Delivery of MPs monthly newsletter to residents. | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £110 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electricity & gas, constituency home | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £54 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — Broadband, constituency home | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £283 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Toner, ink + laptop stand for constituency office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 7 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT broadband for constituency office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £473 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Energy bill for constituency office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £99 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline — BT Cloud phone contract for constituency office. | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £255 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Council tax, constituency home | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £701 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Constituency letterheads. | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £237 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — Water bill for constituency office. | View source |
| Miscellaneous | Removals | £605 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Removal service to move large furniture items to new constituency home address [***] [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £133 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — Phone and Broadband for the constituency office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £235 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Energy bill for constituency office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £99 | 2025-26 | 1 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — BT Cloud Phone Service for constituency office. | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £255 | 2025-26 | 1 Jan 2026 | Paid | Council tax, monthly (jan 26) | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £54 | 2025-26 | 28 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — Broadband, constituency home (jan 26) | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £133 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — Constituency office phone and internet monthly bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £99 | 2025-26 | 4 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — Phone service bill for constituency office | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £54 | 2025-26 | 4 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — Broadband, constituency home | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £222 | 2025-26 | 2 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Constituency office electric bill | View source |
Labour average — 2025-26
£18,163
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Outside financial interests
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No registered financial interests found for this MP.
Chris Ward expenses — common questions
- How much did Chris Ward claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Chris Ward claimed £21,610 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Chris Ward claim for?
- In 2025-26, Chris Ward's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£15,811). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Chris Ward'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.