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.
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View Ian Murray's voting recordTotal claimed this year
£20,143
Total claimed — selected period (2012-13)
£21,631
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2012-13
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £246 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 £133 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 £133 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 £52 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 £133 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 £151 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 £221 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 £86 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 £715 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 £151 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 £53 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 £151 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 £142 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 £151 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 £126 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 £151 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 £323 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 £151 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 £151 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 £259 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 £223 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 £68 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 £151 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 £60 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 £151 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.
Year-on-year trend
Ian Murray 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 | £8,639 | Office Costs (£5,415) | 11 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £27,327 | Office Costs (£20,933) | 80 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £27,042 | Travel and Subsistence (£27,042) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £61,493 | Office Costs (£28,956) | 162 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £56,348 | Office Costs (£24,835) | 146 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £57,799 | Office Costs (£26,831) | 152 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £53,122 | Office Costs (£21,758) | 124 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £69,332 | Office Costs (£24,227) | 153 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £32,392 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,612) | 82 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £26,578 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,447) | 62 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £21,729 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,557) | 49 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £19,582 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,777) | 39 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £16,925 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,710) | 33 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £15,795 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,933) | 25 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £21,631 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,112) | 28 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £15,586 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,009) | 33 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £35,756 | Accommodation (£16,506) | 45 | 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 | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £2,136 | 2026-27 | 24 May 2026 | Paid | electrical repairs and safety repairs | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £496 | 2026-27 | 24 May 2026 | Paid | additional inforseen repairs of electrics as per above (50%) - the other 50% has been claimed as a deposit seperately | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £246 | 2026-27 | 18 May 2026 | Paid | Water — Water supply to constituency office | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £133 | 2026-27 | 13 May 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — utilities for london accommodation - april 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £444 | 2026-27 | 29 Apr 2026 | Paid | Advertising in Morningside/Bruntsfield Guide | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £444 | 2026-27 | 23 Apr 2026 | Paid | local morningside and bruntsfield guide advert | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £270 | 2026-27 | 19 Apr 2026 | Paid | XMA May 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £133 | 2026-27 | 13 Apr 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — utilities for london accommodation | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £52 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — office electricity for march 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £2,957 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | annual council tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £1,327 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | annual business rates | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £2,136 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | repair and maintenance of electrics and wiring (50%) | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £141 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £166 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 22 Mar 2026 | Paid | ADOBE [200013613-1591] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £244 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £244 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £244 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £133 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — february 26 london accommodation | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase | £237 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT landlines and broadband - constituency office | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £122 | 2025-26 | 4 Mar 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD [200013613-11138] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 22 Feb 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Business Rates” in 2012-13. Browse all Business Rates claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evans Labour (Co-op) | £3,688 | 31 Mar 2013 | Service Charges 2012/2013 — Service Charges 2012/13 |
| Hilary Benn Labour | £3,038 | 1 Apr 2012 | Office business rates 2012/13 — Constituency office rates |
| Sir Mark Hendrick Labour (Co-op) | £1,755 | 3 Apr 2012 | Payment Card March/April 12 — PRESTON CITY COUNCIL Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Fabian Hamilton Labour | £1,715 | 24 Apr 2012 | Leeds City Council — Payment Rates 84.7% |
| Bill Esterson Labour | £1,620 | 26 Mar 2013 | Office Costs — Business Rates |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £1,620 | 23 Apr 2012 | office rent and rates — rates |
| Pat McFadden Labour | £1,572 | 11 Jun 2012 | Constituency office bus' rates — 01/04/2012 to 31/02/2013 |
| Andrew George Liberal Democrat | £1,287 | 24 Apr 2012 | Payment card — CORNWALL COUNCIL Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Sir Gavin Williamson Conservative | £1,238 | 14 Jun 2012 | South Staffordshire Council — South Staffordshire Council 27/04/12 |
| Pete Wishart Scottish National Party | £1,060 | 17 Aug 2012 | York Pl rates/Manag fee Aug 1 — Rates for Perth office |
| Sarah Champion Labour | £848 | 4 Jan 2013 | Jan 2013 Payment Card — ROTHERHAM MBC Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified Am[***] |
| Sir Edward Leigh Conservative | £731 | 28 May 2012 | Payment Card June 2012 — WEST LINDSEY D C Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
Labour average — 2012-13
£21,626
All-MP average — 2012-13
£20,051
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.
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Edinburgh
Registered 18 Oct 2019View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in 100MPH Events Limited (dormant)
8. Miscellaneous
Trustee of the Royal Observatory Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 2 Aug 2023View sourceTrustee of McRaes Batallion Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 2 Aug 2023View sourceDirector of IM Campaigns Ltd (dormant). This is an unpaid role.
Registered 31 Jul 2023View sourceDirector of 100MPH Events Limited (dormant). This is an unpaid role.
Registered 31 Jul 2023View sourceDirector of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (United Kingdom).
Registered 31 Jul 2023View source
Ian Murray expenses — common questions
- How much did Ian Murray claim in expenses in 2012-13?
- Ian Murray claimed £21,631 in IPSA business costs in 2012-13. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Ian Murray claim for?
- In 2012-13, Ian Murray's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£12,112). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Ian Murray'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.