Dr Ben SpencerMP expenses
£16,248 IPSA expenses in 2020-21
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
£2,356
Total claimed — selected period (2020-21)
£16,248
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2020-21
Energy & utility comparison
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 £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 £87 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 £54 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 £70 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 £452 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 £145 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 £112 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 £202 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 £140 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 £128 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 £129 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 £127 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 £63 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 £170 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 £118 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 £110 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 £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 £177 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 £111 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 £111 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 £223 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 £80 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
Dr Ben Spencer 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 | £14,029 | Office Costs (£14,029) | 58 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £11,027 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,827) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £52,272 | Office Costs (£32,206) | 121 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £41,581 | Office Costs (£36,688) | 148 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £13,701 | Office Costs (£12,414) | 100 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £16,248 | Office Costs (£14,719) | 66 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £8,316 | Office Costs (£6,258) | 67 | 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 | £60 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £60 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £75 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £78 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | TV licence | £175 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | TVLICENSING.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £114 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — AMAZON UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £150 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £184 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £559 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £184 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £150 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £150 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £77 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
| Office Costs | Translation services - other languages | £264 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | SUMUP SIGHT-FOR-SURR | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £79 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £60 | 2025-26 | 30 Dec 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £69 | 2025-26 | 29 Dec 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £738 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £77 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £87 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £1,958 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | STILES HAROLD WILLIAMS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £79 | 2025-26 | 5 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — POZITIVE ENERGY | View source |
| Office Costs | Hospitality | £60 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | HOC CRS | View source |
| Office Costs | Hospitality | £60 | 2025-26 | 26 Nov 2025 | Paid | HOC CRS | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £78 | 2025-26 | 16 Nov 2025 | Paid | INTUIT LTD MAILCHIMP | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Stationery & printing” in 2020-21. Browse all Stationery & printing claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jones Labour | £5,401 | 28 Oct 2020 | Covid Update |
| Fleur Anderson Labour | £3,793 | 11 Nov 2020 | Letterbox Distribution Invoice [***] |
| Fleur Anderson Labour | £3,590 | 23 Jul 2020 | LABOUR SHOP |
| Fleur Anderson Labour | £3,456 | 11 Nov 2020 | Letterbox distribution invoice[***] |
| Zarah Sultana Your Party | £3,250 | 5 May 2020 | Banner April 2020 |
| Alan Mak Conservative | £3,147 | 29 May 2020 | Coronavirus - MP Parliamentary communications with constituents - Delivery of Leaflet re: MP constituency work on Coronavirus |
| Sir Jeremy Hunt Conservative | £2,503 | 25 Mar 2021 | Printing of Cancer improvement letter & survey for constituents |
| Feryal Clark Labour | £2,495 | 16 Mar 2021 | Printing covid information sheet |
| Rushanara Ali Labour | £2,167 | 29 May 2020 | JDR OFFICE SUPPLIES |
| Tahir Ali Labour | £2,064 | 18 Feb 2021 | Banner February 2021 |
| Suella Braverman Reform UK | £2,047 | 29 May 2020 | Design, printing and courier of Covid leaflet |
| Matt Vickers Conservative | £2,043 | 14 May 2020 | INPRINT |
Conservative average — 2020-21
£37,015
All-MP average — 2020-21
£38,889
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
£16,000
Bansols Beta Ltd - £10,000.00
£10,000Registered 26 Jan 2026View sourceCarol and Clive Chase - £6,000.00
£6,000Registered 24 Nov 2025View 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
Bansols Beta Ltd - £10,000.00
£10,000Registered 26 Jan 2026View sourceCarol and Clive Chase - £6,000.00
£6,000Registered 24 Nov 2025View source
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
techUK - £450.00
£450Registered 7 Jul 2026View sourceInforma Connect Holdings Ltd, - £4,999.00
£4,999Registered 30 Jun 2026View source
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to Japan between 08 October 2025 and 16 October 2025
£6,018Registered 12 Nov 2025View source
Dr Ben Spencer expenses — common questions
- How much did Dr Ben Spencer claim in expenses in 2020-21?
- Dr Ben Spencer claimed £16,248 in IPSA business costs in 2020-21. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Dr Ben Spencer claim for?
- In 2020-21, Dr Ben Spencer's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£14,719). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Dr Ben Spencer'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.