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
£2,173
Total claimed — selected period (2022-23)
£52,407
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2022-23
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £51 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 £51 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 £2,218 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 £109 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 £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.
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 £78 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 £101 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 £233 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 £297 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 £766 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 £224 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 £510 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 £221 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 £448 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 £236 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 £721 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 £66 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 -£526 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 £545 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 £221 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 £624 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 £304 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 £526 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.
Year-on-year trend
Ian Lavery 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 | £25,643 | Office Costs (£18,503) | 59 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £17,617 | Travel and Subsistence (£17,617) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £62,046 | Office Costs (£29,106) | 141 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £52,407 | Accommodation (£23,300) | 125 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £40,571 | Accommodation (£21,065) | 98 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £30,100 | Accommodation (£21,791) | 67 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £49,788 | Office Costs (£20,021) | 106 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £20,914 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,699) | 27 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £21,941 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,506) | 36 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £22,298 | Office Costs (£10,480) | 35 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £22,090 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,443) | 30 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £23,561 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,384) | 33 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £22,337 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,775) | 34 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £30,673 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,804) | 43 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £25,479 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,184) | 37 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £23,162 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,850) | 40 | 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 | £1,900 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Conference Support and Production of Associated Materials | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £214 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | CLEAR BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Office Costs | Training - staff | £90 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | SQ CLENNELL EDUCATION | View source |
| Office Costs | Training - staff | £90 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | SQ CLENNELL EDUCATION | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £387 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — CLEAR BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2025-26 | 9 Dec 2025 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £195 | 2025-26 | 25 Nov 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — PAUL LYNCH PHOTOGRAPHY | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £400 | 2025-26 | 17 Nov 2025 | Paid | Constituency Office Adverting at Blyth Cricket Club | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2025-26 | 9 Nov 2025 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £51 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £320 | 2025-26 | 23 Oct 2025 | Paid | Skip Hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £1,052 | 2025-26 | 18 Oct 2025 | Paid | SHRED-IT LTD GBP | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £51 | 2025-26 | 17 Oct 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £205 | 2025-26 | 17 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £191 | 2025-26 | 17 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline — CLEAR BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2025-26 | 9 Oct 2025 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £100 | 2025-26 | 8 Oct 2025 | Paid | CANVA [***] | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £3,040 | 2025-26 | 8 Oct 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — Social Media Management and Comms | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £193 | 2025-26 | 6 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline — CLEAR BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £2,218 | 2025-26 | 30 Sept 2025 | Paid | Other fuel — 50% share of utility bills 7 Esther Court | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £90 | 2025-26 | 13 Sept 2025 | Paid | FMP NEWSPAPER | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £62 | 2025-26 | 9 Sept 2025 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2025-26 | 9 Sept 2025 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £109 | 2025-26 | 8 Sept 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Rent” in 2022-23. Browse all Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Holmes Conservative | £16,000 | 5 Jul 2022 | — |
| Ms Marie Rimmer Labour | £15,600 | 3 May 2022 | — |
| Preet Kaur Gill Labour (Co-op) | £14,599 | 22 Mar 2023 | 01/04/2022 - 31/03/2023 |
| John McDonnell Labour | £10,560 | 3 May 2022 | — |
| Grahame Morris Labour | £9,000 | 4 Apr 2023 | — |
| Andrew Rosindell Reform UK | £9,000 | 14 Jun 2022 | — |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £7,086 | 28 Oct 2022 | Annual rent for the constituency office at Hyde Town Hall for the period May 2022 to May 2023 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 29 Sept 2022 | constituency office quarterly rent |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 16 Jun 2022 | constituency office rent |
| Anna McMorrin Labour | £6,397 | 31 Mar 2023 | Backdated rent 22/23 accrual due to late lease renewal |
| Saqib Bhatti Conservative | £6,375 | 19 Aug 2022 | London Accommodation - August - October 2022 |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £6,000 | 10 Feb 2023 | Rent for office 01042022-31032023 |
Labour average — 2022-23
£47,961
All-MP average — 2022-23
£47,293
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
£7,276
QTS Data Centres - £7,276.00
£7,276Registered 17 Mar 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
QTS Data Centres - £7,276.00
£7,276Registered 17 Mar 2026View source
9. Family members employed
Hilary Lavery employed
Ian Lavery expenses — common questions
- How much did Ian Lavery claim in expenses in 2022-23?
- Ian Lavery claimed £52,407 in IPSA business costs in 2022-23. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Ian Lavery claim for?
- In 2022-23, Ian Lavery's largest published IPSA category was Accommodation (£23,300). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Ian Lavery'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.