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
£8,193
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£2,096
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £129 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 £139 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 £161 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 £120 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 £144 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 £117 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 £101 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 £102 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 £96 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 £120 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 £150 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 £275 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 £389 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 £269 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 £295 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 £121 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 £124 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 £128 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 £192 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 £294 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 £487 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 £327 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 £262 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 £258 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
James 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 | £2,096 | Office Costs (£2,096) | 4 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £20,374 | Office Costs (£20,374) | 80 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £98 | Travel and Subsistence (£98) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £36,906 | Office Costs (£29,075) | 111 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £37,065 | Office Costs (£28,965) | 97 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £20,251 | Office Costs (£13,451) | 79 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £10,892 | Office Costs (£9,103) | 77 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £11,706 | Office Costs (£11,706) | 61 | 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 | Service charge & ground Rent | £725 | 2025-26 | 5 May 2026 | Paid | Annual service charge for constituency office [200013630-15] | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2026-27 | 28 Apr 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £298 | 2025-26 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | [***] [***] [***] [200013630-12] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £600 | 2026-27 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | PAYPAL HANWELLCARN HA | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £196 | 2026-27 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | ROXBOURNE PRESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £129 | 2025-26 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS [200013630-14] | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £720 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Removal and installation of light fixtures [200013630-13] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £85 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline — NO FUSS IT [200013613-2136] | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2026-27 | 28 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £121 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £121 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £463 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £86 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | [***] [***] [***] [200013613-14775] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £139 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS [200013613-14179] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £85 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline — NO FUSS IT [200013613-11098] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £66 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2025-26 | 28 Feb 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £156 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | PGS SERVICES | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £86 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £85 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline — NO FUSS IT | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £196 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | ROXBOURNE PRESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £161 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Translation services - other languages | £257 | 2025-26 | 6 Feb 2026 | Paid | British Sign Language interpreter for constituent visit | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £185 | 2025-26 | 14 Jan 2026 | Paid | ROXBOURNE PRESS | 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] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £4,320 | 31 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms |
| 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 |
Labour (Co-op) average — 2026-27
£2,787
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
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.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
BBC - £484.80
£485Registered 16 May 2026View sourceMentorn Media - £295.00
£295Registered 4 Dec 2025View sourceBBC - £328.30
£328Registered 14 Nov 2025View sourceMentorn Media - £475.00
£475Registered 30 Oct 2025View sourceBBC - £498.30
£498Registered 3 Jul 2025View sourceBBC - £221.20
£221Registered 3 Jul 2025View source
James Murray expenses — common questions
- How much did James Murray claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- James Murray claimed £2,096 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did James Murray claim for?
- In 2026-27, James Murray's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£2,096). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does James 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.