MP Expenses
Christine Jardine
Current MP

Christine JardineMP expenses

£16,492 IPSA expenses in 2025-26

Liberal Democrat · Edinburgh West

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

£1,591

Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)

£16,492

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Spend by category — 2025-26

Energy & utility comparison

This MP claimed £162 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £101 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £145 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £146 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £85 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £62 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £68 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £130 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £117 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £59 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £106 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £76 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £960 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £595 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £58 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £65 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £538 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £76 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £286 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £312 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £82 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £536 for Utilities in 2025-26.

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This MP claimed £85 for Utilities in 2023-24.

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This MP claimed £224 for Utilities in 2023-24.

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This MP claimed £786 for Utilities in 2023-24.

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Year-on-year trend

Itemised claims

SubcategoryStatusDescriptionSource
Office CostsUtilities£1622025-2626 Feb 2026PaidElectricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
AccommodationUtilities£1012025-2626 Feb 2026PaidDual Fuel — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
Office CostsStationery & printing£752025-2621 Feb 2026PaidCARTRIDGEPEOPLE.COMView source
Office CostsWaste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection£1202025-2611 Feb 2026PaidConstituency office cleaningView source
Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & Repairs£1202025-2628 Jan 2026PaidWindow cleaning invoice Dec 25 and Jan 26View source
AccommodationLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£992025-2625 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — phone and inter packageView source
AccommodationLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£992025-2623 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — phone bill for DecemberView source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase£1572025-2621 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILLView source
Office CostsWaste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection£1252025-2619 Jan 2026PaidWASTE RECYCLING LTDView source
AccommodationLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£992025-2614 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — phone and internet for London homeView source
Office CostsUtilities£1452025-2612 Jan 2026PaidElectricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£1422025-265 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILLView source
Office CostsUtilities£1462025-265 Jan 2026PaidElectricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
Office CostsHospitality£2592025-2619 Dec 2025Paidteam building eventView source
Office CostsHospitality£2512025-2619 Dec 2025Paidlunch staff team training ChristmasView source
Office CostsPostage & couriers£882025-2616 Dec 2025PaidPOST OFFICE COUNTERView source
Office CostsStationery & printing£2202025-2610 Dec 2025PaidBanner January 2026View source
AccommodationUtilities£852025-264 Dec 2025PaidElectricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
Office CostsUtilities£622025-264 Dec 2025PaidWater — CLEAR BUSINESSView source
Office CostsStationery & printing£1292025-261 Dec 2025PaidVISTAPRINTView source
Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & Repairs£1202025-2626 Nov 2025PaidWindow cleaningView source
Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & Repairs£1,0622025-2620 Nov 2025PaidReplacement of constituency office ceiling lights with LED panelsView source
AccommodationUtilities£682025-2617 Nov 2025PaidDual Fuel — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
Office CostsStationery & printing£1642025-2617 Nov 2025PaidCARTRIDGEPEOPLE.COMView source
Office CostsUtilities£1302025-2617 Nov 2025PaidElectricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTSView source
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Liberal Democrat average — 2025-26

£15,994

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Outside financial interests

Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

  • Scottish Rugby Union - £500.00

    £500
    Registered 14 May 2026View source

  • Scottish Rugby Limited - £798.00

    £798
    Registered 27 Nov 2025View source

  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - £370.00

    £370
    Registered 11 Sept 2025View source

  • Edinburgh Airport Ltd - £500.00

    £500
    Registered 20 Mar 2025View source

4. Visits outside the UK

  • International visit to Vatican City between 21 October 2025 and 23 October 2025

    £901
    Registered 11 Nov 2025View source

8. Miscellaneous

  • I am the President of The Debating Group, which organises informal debates on policy issues. This is an unpaid role.

    Registered 3 Dec 2024View source

  • Sole Trader, Christine Jardine Communications (inactive), media consultancy.

    Registered 6 Jul 2017View source

Christine Jardine expenses — common questions

How much did Christine Jardine claim in expenses in 2025-26?
Christine Jardine claimed £16,492 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
What did Christine Jardine claim for?
In 2025-26, Christine Jardine's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£13,937). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
Where does Christine Jardine'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.