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
£5,839
Total claimed — selected period (2022-23)
£71,197
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2022-23
Energy & utility comparison
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.
This MP claimed £430 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 £65 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 £151 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £12,840 | Office Costs (£10,917) | 75 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | Advertising and contact cards | £450 | 2025-26 | 10 Mar 2026 | Paid | Advertisement, Stand Cricket Club | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £126 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £126 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £126 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £650 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — THAMES WATER | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £683 | 2025-26 | 19 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £54 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £168 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £100 | 2025-26 | 3 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £1,476 | 2025-26 | 31 Jan 2026 | Paid | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £363 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £78 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — WATER PLUS.CO.UK | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £170 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £172 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £56 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | office cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £56 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | office cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | -£209 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | INSTANTPRINT | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Rent” in 2022-23. Browse all Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Holmes Conservative | £16,000 | 5 Jul 2022 | — |
| Ms Marie Rimmer Labour | £15,600 | 3 May 2022 | — |
| Preet Kaur Gill Labour (Co-op) | £14,599 | 22 Mar 2023 | 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2023 |
| John McDonnell Labour | £10,560 | 3 May 2022 | — |
| Grahame Morris Labour | £9,000 | 4 Apr 2023 | — |
| Andrew Rosindell Reform UK | £9,000 | 14 Jun 2022 | — |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £7,086 | 28 Oct 2022 | Annual rent for the constituency office at Hyde Town Hall for the period May 2022 to May 2023 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 29 Sept 2022 | constituency office quarterly rent |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 16 Jun 2022 | constituency office rent |
| Anna McMorrin Labour | £6,397 | 31 Mar 2023 | Backdated rent 22/23 accrual due to late lease renewal |
| Saqib Bhatti Conservative | £6,375 | 19 Aug 2022 | London Accommodation - August - October 2022 |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £6,000 | 10 Feb 2023 | Rent for office 01042022-31032023 |
Labour average — 2022-23
£47,961
All-MP average — 2022-23
£47,293
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 2022-23?
- Christian Wakeford claimed £71,197 in IPSA business costs in 2022-23. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Christian Wakeford claim for?
- In 2022-23, Christian Wakeford's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£26,965). 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.