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 (2018-19)
£22,930
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2018-19
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 “Professional Services (Staff.)” in 2018-19. Browse all Professional Services (Staff.) claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £10,500 | 21 Jan 2019 | Cathod Du Consultancy — Planning and delivery of project work relating to Constituency. Preparation for PAC hearings and media arising out of PAC evidence sessions. Preparation of briefings, online content, articles and speeches. Managing media requests. |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £10,500 | 8 Oct 2018 | Cathod Du Consultancy — Planning and delivery of project work relating to Constituency. Preparation for Public Accounts Committee hearings and media arising out of PAC evidence sessions. Preparation of briefings, online content, articles and speeches. Managing media requests. |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £10,500 | 21 Aug 2018 | Cathod Du Consultancy — Planning and delivery of project work relating to Constituency. Preparation for Public Accounts Committee hearings and media arising out of PAC evidence sessions. Preparation of briefings, online content, articles and speeches. Managing Media requests. |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £7,000 | 26 Jun 2018 | Cathod Du Consultancy — Planning and delivery of project work relating to Constituency. Preparation for Public Accounts Committee hearings and media arising out of PAC evidence sessions. Preparation of briefings, online content, articles and speeches. Managing media requests |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £6,120 | 2 Oct 2018 | Back Office Management — Office management in Constituency. Implementation and Maintenance of casework systems. Community event management. Office systems. Preparation and management of data. |
| Ms Marie Rimmer Labour | £5,982 | 31 Oct 2018 | HR service 31st Oct — HR support |
| Darren Jones Labour | £5,940 | 12 Mar 2019 | Delta Poll Researcher — Delta Poll - Constituency Office Feedback Research |
| Neil Coyle Labour | £4,800 | 20 Nov 2018 | PRS membership |
| Chris Elmore Labour | £4,650 | 4 Feb 2019 | Consultancy work — Consultancy work to support Parliamentary work |
| Emma Hardy Labour | £4,500 | 14 Mar 2019 | Back Office Management Costs — Back Office Management Support |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £4,080 | 26 May 2018 | Back Office Management — Office management in constituency. Implementation and Maintenance of casework systems. Community event management. Office systems. Preparation and management of data. |
| Rushanara Ali Labour | £3,840 | 25 Jan 2019 | Advance payment |
Labour average — 2018-19
£17,651
All-MP average — 2018-19
£18,163
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 2018-19?
- Karin Smyth claimed £22,930 in IPSA business costs in 2018-19. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Karin Smyth claim for?
- In 2018-19, Karin Smyth's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£7,240). 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.