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
£12,239
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£2,864
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £268 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 £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 £94 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 £650 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 £683 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 £363 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 £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 £170 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 £657 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 £55 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 £168 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 £181 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 £96 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 £195 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 £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 £177 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 £189 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 £51 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 £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 £242 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 £448 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 £26 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 £28 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
Christian Wakeford 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 | £2,864 | Office Costs (£2,165) | 7 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £16,376 | Office Costs (£14,360) | 84 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £52,669 | Travel and Subsistence (£52,669) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £90,524 | Accommodation (£33,816) | 225 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £71,197 | Office Costs (£26,965) | 205 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £37,500 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,293) | 120 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £81,437 | Office Costs (£34,588) | 216 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £24,801 | Accommodation (£8,883) | 38 | 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 | Cleaning services | £116 | 2026-27 | 20 May 2026 | Paid | office cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2026-27 | 22 Apr 2026 | Paid | office windows | View source |
| Office Costs | Training - staff | £594 | 2026-27 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | CAUSEWAYCREATIVE.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £128 | 2026-27 | 17 Apr 2026 | Paid | Banner May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £268 | 2026-27 | 15 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £1,000 | 2026-27 | 9 Apr 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Legal services | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £699 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £1,285 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | ROYAL MAIL ONLINE SHOP [200013613-4715] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £200 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | SUMUP UNSWORTH CRICK [200013613-11877] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £600 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | STANDCC [200013613-11876] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £149 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £157 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £190 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £116 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £54 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £149 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £98 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — AMZNMKTPLACE [***] [200013613-10468] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £99 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — HAIER SMART HOME UK+I [200013613-10467] | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £60 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — London home broadband [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £112 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | office cleaning (feb and march) | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £551 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS [200013613-5740] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £519 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-5741] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £450 | 2025-26 | 10 Mar 2026 | Paid | Advertisement, Stand Cricket Club | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £94 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD [200013613-6621] | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £126 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2026-27. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Osborne Labour | £5,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Advisory and Consultancy Services work for Kate Osborne MP - Parliamentary work including press, research, and Social Media work. |
| Tulip Siddiq Labour | £5,280 | 18 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Constituency media support |
| Ms Julie Minns Labour | £5,261 | 5 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Communications support |
| Emily Darlington Labour | £4,900 | 13 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Comms support |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £4,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013609-429] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £4,320 | 31 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £4,000 | 15 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Video content for March, working alongside Comms Assistant to provide training and support |
| Tristan Osborne Labour | £3,338 | 11 May 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with HR appeal process |
| Liam Byrne Labour | £3,083 | 28 Apr 2026 | Administrative services — Sarina Invoice - Community Engagement - April |
| Sarah Bool Conservative | £3,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Comms & Media — Barnett Creative |
| Leigh Ingham Labour | £3,000 | 26 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Supporting the office of Leigh Ingham MP to plan a politics summer school for young people aged 16-18 in the Staffordshire constituency. Includes all aspects of project management, including planning delivery schedules, developing activities and resources [200013755-1] |
| Rachel Blake Labour (Co-op) | £2,780 | 1 May 2026 | Comms & Media — DB invoice April - Comms and Policy support |
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.
No registered financial interests found for this MP.
Christian Wakeford expenses — common questions
- How much did Christian Wakeford claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Christian Wakeford claimed £2,864 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Christian Wakeford claim for?
- In 2026-27, Christian Wakeford's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£2,165). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Christian Wakeford'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.