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
£1,416
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£16,350
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £58 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 £58 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 £65 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 £70 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 £56 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 £54 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 £37 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 £42 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 £23 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 £104 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 £36 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 £74 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 £90 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 £68 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 £79 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 £85 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 £91 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 £36 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 £56 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 £208 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.
This MP claimed £167 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.
This MP claimed £139 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.
This MP claimed £65 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.
This MP claimed £191 for Electricity in 2018-19.
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 Electricity in 2018-19.
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 | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Office service charges | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £68 | 2025-26 | 22 Feb 2026 | Paid | AMAZON.CO.UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Service charge for February | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £217 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £62 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | FS TECHSMITH | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £102 | 2025-26 | 23 Dec 2025 | Paid | AMAZON UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 19 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office service charge reimbursement | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £156 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £100 | 2025-26 | 29 Nov 2025 | Paid | AMAZON UK [***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Service charge for office - November | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 3 Nov 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 17 Oct 2025 | Paid | Service charge November | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £68 | 2025-26 | 13 Oct 2025 | Paid | AMAZON.CO.UK [***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £291 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £329 | 2025-26 | 9 Oct 2025 | Paid | ECONOMIST GBP - GBP | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Oct 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 26 Sept 2025 | Paid | Service Charge October | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Sept 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 3 Sept 2025 | Paid | September service charge | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Sept 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 19 Aug 2025 | Paid | Office service charges | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 11 Aug 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
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.
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Other in Essex
9. Family members employed
Sally Clark employed
Hilary Benn expenses — common questions
- How much did Hilary Benn claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Hilary Benn claimed £16,350 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Hilary Benn claim for?
- In 2025-26, Hilary Benn's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£9,746). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Hilary Benn'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.