MP Expenses
Dame Chi Onwurah
Current MP

Dame Chi OnwurahMP expenses

£21,131 IPSA expenses in 2025-26

Labour · Newcastle upon Tyne Central and 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

£2,436

Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)

£21,131

View full itemised claims below

Spend by category — 2025-26

Energy & utility comparison

This MP claimed £266 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £68 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £207 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £207 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £382 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £154 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £124 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £140 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £140 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £169 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.

View source (IPSA)

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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £299 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £373 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £269 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £498 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £102 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £89 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £176 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £113 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed -£26 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £106 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £193 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £265 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £88 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.

View source (IPSA)

This MP claimed £245 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.

View source (IPSA)

Year-on-year trend

Itemised claims

SubcategoryStatusDescriptionSource
Office CostsCleaning services£552025-2627 Feb 2026Paid[***] office cleaninf FebruaryView source
Office CostsWaste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection£842025-2612 Feb 2026PaidCollection and disposal of 2 large filing cabinetsView source
Office CostsEquipment - purchase£602025-2630 Jan 2026PaidComputer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — GLOBAL-E LOGITECHView source
Office CostsEquipment - purchase£1202025-2629 Jan 2026PaidComputer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — GLOBALE /LOGITECHView source
Office CostsEquipment - purchase£3582025-2629 Jan 2026PaidComputer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — CURRYS ONLINEView source
Office CostsEquipment - purchase£1792025-2629 Jan 2026PaidComputer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — CURRYS ONLINEView source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£1052025-2626 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILLView source
Office CostsWaste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection£1572025-2626 Jan 2026PaidConfidential waste disposalView source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£1052025-2614 Jan 2026PaidLandline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILLView source
AccommodationUtilities£2662025-2614 Jan 2026PaidDual Fuel — BRITISH GASView source
Office CostsWaste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection£1312025-268 Jan 2026PaidSHRED-IT LIMITEDView source
Office CostsMobile telephone - contract & usage£592025-266 Jan 2026PaidVODAFONE LTDView source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£2882025-265 Jan 2026PaidInternet — Silicon Alley internet access constituency office Jan-JunView source
Office CostsParking£4682025-261 Jan 2026Paid—View source
Office CostsStationery & printing£1662025-2617 Dec 2025PaidWWW.TONERGIANT.CO.UKView source
AccommodationUtilities£682025-2616 Dec 2025PaidDual Fuel — BRITISH GASView source
Office CostsCleaning services£552025-2616 Dec 2025PaidConstituency office cleanngView source
Office CostsStationery & printing£4082025-2610 Dec 2025PaidXMA January 2026View source
Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usage£1052025-263 Dec 2025PaidLandline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILLView source
AccommodationUtilities£2072025-263 Dec 2025PaidDual Fuel — BRITISH GASView source
Office CostsCleaning services£552025-261 Dec 2025PaidConstituency office cleaningView source
Office CostsEquipment - purchase-£1902025-2626 Nov 2025PaidComputer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — HP INC HP.COM STORE UKView source
Office CostsVenue hire, meetings & surgeries£1142025-2626 Nov 2025Paid—View source
Office CostsStationery & printing£4082025-2625 Nov 2025PaidXMA December 2025View source
Office CostsStationery & printing£3322025-2625 Nov 2025PaidXMA December 2025View source
Page 1 of 49 (1211 claims)

Labour average — 2025-26

£18,163

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

  • Newcastle Eagles Basketball Ltd - £336.00

    £336
    Registered 13 Jan 2026View source

  • Newcastle College - £500.00

    £500
    Registered 13 Jan 2026View source

  • Cristina Caffarra - £169.00

    £169
    Registered 11 Nov 2025View source

  • Newcastle City Council - £275.00

    £275
    Registered 7 Nov 2025View source

  • Newcastle United Limited - £500.00

    £500
    Registered 8 Jul 2025View source

  • Cristina Caffarra - £406.00

    £406
    Registered 21 Mar 2025View source

4. Visits outside the UK

  • International visit to South Korea between 13 December 2025 and 17 December 2025

    £4,491
    Registered 8 Jan 2026View source

  • International visit to Brunei between 25 May 2025 and 30 May 2025

    £800
    Registered 7 Nov 2025View source

6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)

  • Residential in Unspecified

    Registered 7 Nov 2016View source

  • Residential in Northumberland

    Registered 2 Nov 2016View source

8. Miscellaneous

  • Member of the Board of the Hamilton Commission, a standalone piece of research in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, that will work to improve the representation of black people in UK motorsport.

    Registered 23 Nov 2020View source

  • Director of the Foundation for Science & Technology.

    Registered 12 Aug 2016View source

  • Honorary Vice President of ACTSA (Action for South Africa).

    Registered 17 Dec 2015View source

  • Chartered engineer (non-practising).

    View source

Dame Chi Onwurah expenses — common questions

How much did Dame Chi Onwurah claim in expenses in 2025-26?
Dame Chi Onwurah claimed £21,131 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
What did Dame Chi Onwurah claim for?
In 2025-26, Dame Chi Onwurah's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£17,200). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
Where does Dame Chi Onwurah'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.