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
£3,832
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£18,108
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
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.
This MP claimed £648 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 £105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £18,108 | Office Costs (£18,108) | 72 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £85 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — NO FUSS IT | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £120 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £86 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £144 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Constituency office ad in local newsletter | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £198 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2025-26 | 28 Dec 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £250 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — THE LABOUR PARTY | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £142 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — BRITISH GAS | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £60 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £84 | 2025-26 | 30 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline — Phones for constituency office | View source |
| Office Costs | Bought-in services | £650 | 2025-26 | 28 Nov 2025 | Paid | Comms & Media — communications and presentation support and training for MP and staff | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £86 | 2025-26 | 28 Nov 2025 | Paid | Cleaning service for constituency office | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2025-26. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Toale Labour | £12,000 | 31 Mar 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy services - town centre citizen panel delivery |
| Louise Haigh Labour | £9,600 | 26 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Exit payment for early exit of the lease [200013271-1] |
| Jerome Mayhew Conservative | £9,250 | 23 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — IPSA-approved constituency surveys |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 16 Oct 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to MP’s Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 18 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 30 Apr 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to my Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £8,000 | 18 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Research and Facilitation of Southport Music Industry |
| Margaret Mullane Labour | £6,956 | 24 Jun 2025 | Professional & consultancy — EDWARDSDUTHIESHAMASH.C |
| Dame Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) | £6,900 | 14 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — MP invoice |
| Jonathan Hinder Labour | £6,660 | 24 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — LEGL HARRISON DRURY |
| Patrick Spencer Conservative | £6,600 | 19 Dec 2025 | Comms & Media — Filming, Video for December 2025 |
| Dr Roz Savage Liberal Democrat | £6,000 | 17 Dec 2025 | Professional & consultancy — bought-in-service claim Flooding Invoice Number [***] Digital Citizen |
Labour (Co-op) average — 2025-26
£17,908
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.
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 2025-26?
- James Murray claimed £18,108 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did James Murray claim for?
- In 2025-26, James Murray's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£18,108). 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.