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
£7,976
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£5,803
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £531 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 £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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £5,803 | Staffing (£4,320) | 6 | View claims |
| 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £4,320 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £60 | 2026-27 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | CHILD POVERTY ACTION G | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £59 | 2026-27 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £774 | 2026-27 | 7 Mar 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £531 | 2026-27 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View 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 - equipment purchase | £59 | 2026-27 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | SKY MOBILE | 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 |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2026-27. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Osborne Labour | £5,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Advisory and Consultancy Services work for Kate Osborne MP - Parliamentary work including press, research, and Social Media work. |
| Tulip Siddiq Labour | £5,280 | 18 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Constituency media support |
| Ms Julie Minns Labour | £5,261 | 5 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Communications support |
| Emily Darlington Labour | £4,900 | 13 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Comms support |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £4,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013609-429] |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £4,000 | 15 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Video content for March, working alongside Comms Assistant to provide training and support |
| Tristan Osborne Labour | £3,338 | 11 May 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with HR appeal process |
| Liam Byrne Labour | £3,083 | 28 Apr 2026 | Administrative services — Sarina Invoice - Community Engagement - April |
| Sarah Bool Conservative | £3,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Comms & Media — Barnett Creative |
| Leigh Ingham Labour | £3,000 | 26 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Supporting the office of Leigh Ingham MP to plan a politics summer school for young people aged 16-18 in the Staffordshire constituency. Includes all aspects of project management, including planning delivery schedules, developing activities and resources [200013755-1] |
| Rachel Blake Labour (Co-op) | £2,780 | 1 May 2026 | Comms & Media — DB invoice April - Comms and Policy support |
| Sarah Pochin Reform UK | £2,700 | 2 Apr 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Bought-in services |
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
£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 2026-27?
- Ian Lavery claimed £5,803 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Ian Lavery claim for?
- In 2026-27, Ian Lavery's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£4,320). 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.