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
£960
Total claimed — selected period (2015-16)
£13,140
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2015-16
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £124 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 £75 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 £536 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 £318 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 £38 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 £73 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 £284 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 £61 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 £31 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 £182 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 £14 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 £91 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 £40 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 £10 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 2020-21.
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 £283 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £20 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £40 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £36 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 £18 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 £5 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 £7 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 £26 for Electricity in 2016-17.
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 £18 for Electricity in 2016-17.
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 £37 for Electricity in 2016-17.
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
Karin Smyth 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 | £10,642 | Office Costs (£5,622) | 51 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £18,562 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,303) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £65,953 | Office Costs (£27,988) | 82 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £63,835 | Accommodation (£27,443) | 90 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £38,539 | Office Costs (£23,829) | 93 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £53,981 | Accommodation (£25,282) | 85 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £39,261 | Office Costs (£18,850) | 122 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £22,930 | Staffing (£7,240) | 34 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £11,008 | Office Costs (£4,534) | 42 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £15,546 | Travel and Subsistence (£7,476) | 35 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £13,140 | Office Costs (£5,568) | 34 | 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 | £60 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Equipment clean and service | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £128 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £137 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £159 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £176 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | CARTRIDGE SAVE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £128 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £71 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | FS CLIDEO.COM | View source |
| Staffing | Training - staff | £1,800 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | REAL CLEAR | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £50 | 2025-26 | 17 Dec 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Professional supervision | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £130 | 2025-26 | 9 Dec 2025 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £50 | 2025-26 | 19 Nov 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Professional supervision | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £124 | 2025-26 | 11 Nov 2025 | Paid | Electricity — OCTOPUS ENERGY LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £127 | 2025-26 | 9 Nov 2025 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £69 | 2025-26 | 28 Oct 2025 | Paid | Banner November 2025 | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £50 | 2025-26 | 15 Oct 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Professional supervision | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £128 | 2025-26 | 9 Oct 2025 | Paid | Internet — Phone system | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £1,271 | 2025-26 | 1 Oct 2025 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £86 | 2025-26 | 13 Sept 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 11 Sept 2025 | Paid | Internet — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £50 | 2025-26 | 10 Sept 2025 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Professional Supervision | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “IT/Other Equipment Hire” in 2015-16. Browse all IT/Other Equipment Hire claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Thomas-Symonds Labour | £2,074 | 7 Aug 2015 | Office Costs — Photocopier lease rental and facility fee (advance) |
| Yasmin Qureshi Labour | £1,228 | 27 Jun 2015 | Equipment Hire — Rental of Xerox Multifunction Device |
| Yasmin Qureshi Labour | £1,124 | 19 Jan 2016 | Photocopier Rental — Quarterly rental of Xerox multifunction device |
| Yasmin Qureshi Labour | £1,078 | 21 Jul 2015 | Equipment Hire — Rental of Xerox Multifunction Device |
| Angela Rayner Labour | £1,006 | 16 Nov 2015 | Payment card No — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTR Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Software |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £804 | 30 Sept 2015 | Printer lease — Siemens printer lease (lease rental and facility fee) |
| Jessica Morden Labour | £719 | 7 Apr 2015 | Danwood [***] — Photocopier lease for constituency office |
| Jessica Morden Labour | £706 | 7 Jul 2015 | photocopier — photocopier constituency office |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £673 | 17 Dec 2015 | Printer lease Dec 15 — Siemens quarterly printer lease for Dec 15 |
| Pat McFadden Labour | £646 | 20 Apr 2015 | Risograph — BNP Paribas |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £578 | 11 Nov 2015 | Office Costs.Nov.15 — Siemens.December payment. Ref: [***] |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £578 | 14 May 2015 | Office.21.5.15 — Siemens[***] |
Labour average — 2015-16
£18,429
All-MP average — 2015-16
£17,321
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
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) - £315.00
£315Registered 19 Jun 2026View source
Karin Smyth expenses — common questions
- How much did Karin Smyth claim in expenses in 2015-16?
- Karin Smyth claimed £13,140 in IPSA business costs in 2015-16. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Karin Smyth claim for?
- In 2015-16, Karin Smyth's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£5,568). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Karin Smyth'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.