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
£7,723
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£2,899
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £123 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 £125 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 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 £84 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 £90 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 £76 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 £88 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 £121 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 £75 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 £74 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 £99 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 £79 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 £114 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 £66 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 £90 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 £53 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 £97 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 £75 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 £75 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 £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.
Year-on-year trend
David Smith 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 | £2,899 | Office Costs (£2,172) | 12 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £20,784 | Office Costs (£13,309) | 107 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £39,304 | Travel and Subsistence (£39,304) | 2 | 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 | Bought-in services | £150 | 2026-27 | 28 May 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Video edit Radio show | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £150 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Video Edit | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £53 | 2026-27 | 27 Apr 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £120 | 2026-27 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | NORTHUMBERLAND CC CRD | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £123 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £150 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Video editting | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £68 | 2026-27 | 4 Apr 2026 | Paid | FS CLIDEO.COM | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £125 | 2025-26 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — E.ON NEXT [200013614-105] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £96 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £603 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £800 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | NORTHUMBERLAND CC CRD | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £500 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | NORTHUMBERLAND CC CRD | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £144 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | CBS WORLD [200013613-5704] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £84 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-5703] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £85 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | CHILD POVERTY ACTION G [200013613-5705] | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £120 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Boiler Service | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £84 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Gas — E.ON NEXT [200013613-14829] | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £79 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £90 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD [200013613-10985] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £150 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £280 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | BACK MARKET [200013613-14868] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £175 | 2025-26 | 4 Mar 2026 | Paid | CBS WORLD [200013613-11293] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £96 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — E.ON NEXT [200013613-7571] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £67 | 2025-26 | 1 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £56 | 2025-26 | 28 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMZNMKTPLACE [***] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Business rates” in 2026-27. Browse all Business rates claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Maskey Sinn Féin | £11,315 | 1 Apr 2026 | Land & Property Services |
| Adam Dance Liberal Democrat | £6,851 | 1 Apr 2026 | Business rates 2026/27 |
| Carla Lockhart Democratic Unionist Party | £6,678 | 1 Apr 2026 | Annual property rates |
| Dáire Hughes Sinn Féin | £5,539 | 1 Apr 2026 | LPS Annual Business Rates- Constituency Office |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £5,516 | 1 Apr 2026 | constituency office business rates |
| Robin Swann Ulster Unionist Party | £5,084 | 13 Apr 2026 | Rates for constituency office |
| Anna McMorrin Labour | £4,725 | 1 Apr 2026 | Cardiff Council Business Rates |
| Mr Gregory Campbell Democratic Unionist Party | £4,482 | 20 Apr 2026 | Two Office Rates Bills |
| Steve Reed Labour (Co-op) | £4,199 | 13 Apr 2026 | Constituency office business rates 2026/2027 |
| Mr Cathal Mallaghan Sinn Féin | £4,038 | 29 Apr 2026 | POST OFFICE COUNTER |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £3,707 | 20 Apr 2026 | Annual rates bill for constituency office |
| Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist Party | £3,538 | 14 Apr 2026 | Rates payable to Land and Proiperty Service for 96 Belmont Avenue BT4 3DE |
Labour average — 2026-27
£2,879
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Grants and donations
Donations, sponsorships and loans registered in support of this MP's parliamentary activities — Category 2 of the Register of Members' Financial Interests, distinct from the IPSA expenses above.
Total registered
£6,500
RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) - £6,500.00
£6,500Registered 30 Sept 2026View source
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.
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) - £6,500.00
£6,500Registered 30 Sept 2026View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Northumberland
Registered 15 Jul 2024View source
8. Miscellaneous
I was elected as Secretary of the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), a formally constituted group within the Labour Party focused on rural policy development and advocacy. This is an unpaid role. I work with the Exec to provide strategic direction and organisation for the group.
Registered 24 Jan 2026View sourceDirector of Blue Labour Campaign Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 7 Nov 2025View sourceFormal Appointment by the Government as the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 28 Feb 2025View sourceTrustee, Together for the Common Good. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 15 Jul 2024View source
David Smith expenses — common questions
- How much did David Smith claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- David Smith claimed £2,899 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did David Smith claim for?
- In 2026-27, David Smith's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£2,172). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does David Smith'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.