Colum EastwoodMP expenses
£46,994 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
£8,491
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£46,994
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £104 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 £607 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 £142 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 £106 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 £136 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 £197 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 £630 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 £136 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 £228 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 £267 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 £288 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 £196 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 £169 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 £786 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 £211 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 £290 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 £329 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 £142 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 £372 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 £461 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £428 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £422 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £122 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £327 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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
Colum Eastwood 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 | £46,994 | Staffing (£27,300) | 50 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £43,560 | Travel and Subsistence (£43,560) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £89,821 | Travel and Subsistence (£31,468) | 92 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £97,549 | Travel and Subsistence (£39,447) | 83 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £54,667 | Office Costs (£28,684) | 176 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £71,690 | Accommodation (£31,500) | 170 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £11,247 | Travel and Subsistence (£6,049) | 26 | 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 | Advertising and contact cards | £2,280 | 2025-26 | 26 Mar 2026 | Paid | Adhesive signage for office windows detailing contact details etc, digital advertisements to be displayed on screens throughout the constituency | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £3,400 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Leaflet and VAT | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £1,000 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Delivery | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £104 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — 50% of energy bill for shared London property | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £101 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | MY O2 BILL PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £191 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £360 | 2025-26 | 5 Feb 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 15 Jan 2026 | Paid | MY O2 BILL PAYMENT | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £64 | 2025-26 | 14 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — 50% of water bill for London home | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £191 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £607 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — WWW.BUDGETENERGY.CO.UK | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £142 | 2025-26 | 4 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Energy bill for London home | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £95 | 2025-26 | 22 Dec 2025 | Paid | ARGOS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £191 | 2025-26 | 17 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £95 | 2025-26 | 17 Dec 2025 | Paid | MY O2 BILL PAYMENT | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £549 | 2025-26 | 5 Dec 2025 | Paid | 50% of Council Tax bill for shared London Property for remainder of financial year | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £132 | 2025-26 | 17 Nov 2025 | Paid | MY O2 BILL PAYMENT | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £106 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Electric and gas bill for London property (50%) | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £193 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £235 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Annual PAT testing for constituency office equipment | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £184 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | 50% of council tax bill for shared London accommodation | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £136 | 2025-26 | 21 Oct 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Constituency Office Electric Bill | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £9,100 | 2025-26 | 16 Oct 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to MP’s Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £214 | 2025-26 | 15 Oct 2025 | Paid | MY O2 BILL PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £205 | 2025-26 | 14 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2025-26. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Toale Labour | £12,000 | 31 Mar 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy services - town centre citizen panel delivery |
| Louise Haigh Labour | £9,600 | 26 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Exit payment for early exit of the lease [200013271-1] |
| Jerome Mayhew Conservative | £9,250 | 23 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — IPSA-approved constituency surveys |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £8,000 | 18 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Research and Facilitation of Southport Music Industry |
| Margaret Mullane Labour | £6,956 | 24 Jun 2025 | Professional & consultancy — EDWARDSDUTHIESHAMASH.C |
| Dame Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) | £6,900 | 14 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — MP invoice |
| Jonathan Hinder Labour | £6,660 | 24 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — LEGL HARRISON DRURY |
| Patrick Spencer Conservative | £6,600 | 19 Dec 2025 | Comms & Media — Filming, Video for December 2025 |
| Dr Roz Savage Liberal Democrat | £6,000 | 17 Dec 2025 | Professional & consultancy — bought-in-service claim Flooding Invoice Number [***] Digital Citizen |
| Ian Byrne Labour | £6,000 | 15 Dec 2025 | Professional & consultancy — professional services |
| Ian Byrne Labour | £6,000 | 21 Apr 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Professional services |
| Sarah Pochin Reform UK | £5,850 | 20 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Professional & Consultancy |
Social Democratic & Labour Party average — 2025-26
£34,014
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. Search all MPs' 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
UK Music - £684.00
£684Registered 3 Jun 2025View source
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to Lebanon between 06 October 2025 and 10 October 2025
£1,260Registered 21 Oct 2025View source
8. Miscellaneous
Unpaid Directorship of New Ireland Commission Ltd. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 27 Sept 2024View source
Colum Eastwood expenses — common questions
- How much did Colum Eastwood claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Colum Eastwood claimed £46,994 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Colum Eastwood claim for?
- In 2025-26, Colum Eastwood's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£27,300). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Colum Eastwood'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.