Helen WhatelyMP expenses
£22,443 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
£12,641
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£22,443
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £203 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 £845 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 £57 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 £310 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 £426 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 £94 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 £29 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 £132 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 £112 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 £351 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £109 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £41 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £248 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 2021-22.
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 2020-21.
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 £29 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 2020-21.
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 2020-21.
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 2020-21.
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 £182 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £71 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £67 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £298 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 2019-20.
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
Itemised claims
| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £80 | 2025-26 | 24 Mar 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £50 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Advertisement of MP contact details in the Five Parish magazine (one year) | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £83 | 2025-26 | 8 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — Broadband | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £2,304 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Newsletter distribution | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £1,099 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — APPLE.COM/UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £239 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — APPLE.COM/UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £3,079 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Royal Mail | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £1,967 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Printing | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £85 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — WEX PHOTO | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £78 | 2025-26 | 8 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — Broadband | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £75 | 2025-26 | 31 Jan 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £149 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Advertising of MP contact details in Leeds and Broomfield Parish Newsletter (annual) | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £120 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | ROYAL MAIL GROUP LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Training - staff | £2,120 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | GETSMARTER | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £94 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | AMAZON.CO.UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £738 | 2025-26 | 15 Jan 2026 | Paid | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £203 | 2025-26 | 14 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Utilities | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £78 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — Broadband | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £1,243 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £78 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — Broadband | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £166 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £53 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £60 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | Advertisement of MP contact details in Detling and Thurnham Parish News (one year) | View source |
Conservative average — 2025-26
£18,535
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
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
£40,000
Richard Oldfield - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 25 Mar 2026View sourceLord Michael Farmer - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 25 Mar 2026View sourceEdward Sells - £10,000.00
£10,000Registered 24 Feb 2026View sourceEdward Garton Woods - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 21 Jan 2026View sourceLord (Stanley) Fink - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 14 Jan 2026View sourceRichard Oldfield - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 5 Jan 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. 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
Richard Oldfield - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 25 Mar 2026View sourceLord Michael Farmer - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 25 Mar 2026View sourceEdward Sells - £10,000.00
£10,000Registered 24 Feb 2026View sourceEdward Garton Woods - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 21 Jan 2026View sourceLord (Stanley) Fink - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 14 Jan 2026View sourceRichard Oldfield - £7,500.00
£7,500Registered 5 Jan 2026View source
8. Miscellaneous
My husband, Marcus Whately, is Chief Executive of GrowUp Farms, a salad producer.
Registered 17 Sept 2024View source
Helen Whately expenses — common questions
- How much did Helen Whately claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Helen Whately claimed £22,443 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Helen Whately claim for?
- In 2025-26, Helen Whately's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£18,042). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Helen Whately'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.