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
£2,081
Total claimed — selected period (2011-12)
£10,755
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2011-12
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed -£85 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 £85 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 £85 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 £108 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 £175 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 £118 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £12 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £57 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £141 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £163 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 £74 for Electricity in 2015-16.
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 £57 for Electricity in 2015-16.
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 £618 for Const Office Electricity in 2014-15.
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 £672 for Const Office Electricity in 2013-14.
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 £287 for Const Office Electricity in 2013-14.
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 Electricity in 2013-14.
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 Electricity in 2013-14.
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 £624 for Const Office Electricity in 2012-13.
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 £508 for Const Office Electricity in 2012-13.
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 £143 for Const Office Electricity in 2012-13.
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 £155 for Electricity in 2012-13.
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 £476 for Const Office Electricity in 2011-12.
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 £49 for Gas in 2011-12.
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 £90 for Electricity in 2011-12.
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 £90 for Electricity in 2011-12.
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
Kerry McCarthy 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 | £8,338 | Office Costs (£5,717) | 47 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £11,666 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,666) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £61,983 | Office Costs (£29,712) | 105 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £56,408 | Office Costs (£27,125) | 96 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £16,432 | Office Costs (£7,555) | 72 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £50,715 | Office Costs (£22,961) | 85 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £54,789 | Office Costs (£24,264) | 118 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £9,628 | Office Costs (£4,051) | 39 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £14,525 | Office Costs (£7,721) | 40 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £10,960 | Office Costs (£5,577) | 36 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £15,592 | Office Costs (£7,107) | 41 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £8,692 | Travel and Subsistence (£3,928) | 35 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £8,832 | Office Costs (£3,868) | 42 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £13,846 | Office Costs (£5,693) | 55 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £10,755 | Office Costs (£4,683) | 52 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £17,006 | Office Costs (£7,670) | 55 | 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 | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £146 | 2025-26 | 17 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £290 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | CARTRIDGEPEOPLE.COM | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £661 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | STAPLES | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £290 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | CARTRIDGEPEOPLE.COM | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £71 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — Constituency office landline for December 2025 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £554 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £70 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — Constituency office landline for November 2025 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £137 | 2025-26 | 23 Dec 2025 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £68 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — Bill for constituency office landline in September | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £79 | 2025-26 | 25 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £54 | 2025-26 | 25 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £54 | 2025-26 | 25 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £54 | 2025-26 | 25 Nov 2025 | Paid | XMA December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £174 | 2025-26 | 20 Nov 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £71 | 2025-26 | 18 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline — Constituency office landline invoice for October 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | TV licence | £175 | 2025-26 | 31 Oct 2025 | Paid | Annual fee for TV licence at constituency office, [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £72 | 2025-26 | 12 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline — Invoice for September 2025 for constituency office landline | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £84 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £84 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £84 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £96 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £691 | 2025-26 | 6 Oct 2025 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £68 | 2025-26 | 18 Sept 2025 | Paid | Landline — Constituency office landline bill for August 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £87 | 2025-26 | 16 Sept 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | -£102 | 2025-26 | 9 Sept 2025 | Repaid | Council tax partial refund 60311243:1 | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Accommodation Rent” in 2011-12. Browse all Accommodation Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £9,794 | 30 Mar 2012 | Rent — Rent for flat from May 2011 to Jan 16th 2012 |
| Steve Barclay Conservative | £2,790 | 13 Dec 2011 | Rent Circle 6 wks to 6.1.12 — Advanced rent |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 6 Jan 2012 | London Rental Accomm - Feb 12 — London Accomm Rent - Feb 12 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 8 Dec 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Jan 12 — London Accomm Rent - Jan 12 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 8 Nov 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Dec 11 — London Accomm Rent - Dec 11 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 3 Oct 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Nov 11 — London Accomm Rent - Nov 11 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 9 Sept 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Oct 11 — London Accomm Rent - Oct 11 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 9 Aug 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Sept 11 — London Accomm Rent - Sept 11 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 17 Jul 2011 | London Rental Accomm - Aug 11 — London Accomm Rent - Aug 11 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 3 Jun 2011 | London rental accommodation — Monthly rent for London accomm - July |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £2,063 | 1 Apr 2011 | London rental accommodation — Monthly rent for London accomm - April |
| Chris Bryant Labour | £2,050 | 1 Mar 2012 | march accommodation — rent |
Labour average — 2011-12
£21,725
All-MP average — 2011-12
£20,188
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.
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to India between 25 May 2026 and 30 May 2026
£1,670Registered 11 Jun 2026View sourceInternational visit to Indonesia between 26 March 2026 and 10 April 2026
£3,012Registered 21 May 2026View source
Kerry McCarthy expenses — common questions
- How much did Kerry McCarthy claim in expenses in 2011-12?
- Kerry McCarthy claimed £10,755 in IPSA business costs in 2011-12. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Kerry McCarthy claim for?
- In 2011-12, Kerry McCarthy's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£4,683). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Kerry McCarthy'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.