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
£11,316
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£27,139
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
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.
This MP claimed £62 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 £225 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 £66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £27,139 | Office Costs (£20,744) | 78 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 22 Feb 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase | £129 | 2025-26 | 19 Feb 2026 | Paid | Not Applicable — wifi boosters for home office. | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £2,708 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | delivery by Royal Mail of 36,000 IPSA approved MP reports | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £151 | 2025-26 | 6 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — utrilities for jan | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £2,623 | 2025-26 | 6 Feb 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £221 | 2025-26 | 3 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — water bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £86 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — office electric for jan 26 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £715 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — annual water bill 26-27 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £82 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £110 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £151 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — utilities for london accommodatio | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £53 | 2025-26 | 2 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — electricity for offie for dec 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 22 Dec 2025 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Advertising and contact cards” in 2025-26. Browse all Advertising and contact cards claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Grady Labour | £13,117 | 12 Feb 2026 | 12/02 Roderick Urquhart/ Treehouse for printing and delivery of MP Annual Report to constituents |
| Dr Ellie Chowns Green Party | £11,639 | 20 Jun 2025 | Printing of newsletter, plus covering letter, envelopes, fulfilment |
| Frank McNally Labour | £9,974 | 24 Dec 2025 | Parliamentary Annual Report |
| James Asser Labour | £7,510 | 29 Jul 2025 | JOGPOST |
| Sarah Edwards Labour | £6,799 | 25 Mar 2026 | Leaflet |
| Sir Gavin Williamson Conservative | £6,400 | 5 Mar 2026 | Constituency Wide Newsletter |
| Sarah Sackman Labour | £6,079 | 2 Sept 2025 | LETTERBOX |
| Mark Garnier Conservative | £5,686 | 28 Jan 2026 | Annual feedback newsletter and delivery |
| Andrew Bowie Conservative | £5,563 | 2 Feb 2026 | Annual Report Leaflet |
| Kevin Hollinrake Conservative | £5,538 | 8 Jan 2026 | Justin Tomlinson Ltd - Newsletter |
| Laura Trott Conservative | £5,497 | 15 Sept 2025 | Letterbox - paid by [***] |
| David Reed Conservative | £5,405 | 21 Nov 2025 | Annual report printing and distribution |
Labour average — 2025-26
£18,102
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. 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 2025-26?
- Ian Murray claimed £27,139 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Ian Murray claim for?
- In 2025-26, Ian Murray's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£20,744). 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.