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 (2013-14)
£8,832
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2013-14
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 “Council Tax” in 2013-14. Browse all Council Tax claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Grant Conservative | £2,219 | 24 Apr 2013 | Council Tax 2013-14 |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £1,834 | 27 Mar 2014 | Payment card reconciliation — MALVERN HILLS DIST Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Sir Christopher Chope Conservative | £1,774 | 1 Apr 2013 | council tax — [***] council tax |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,485 | 2 Apr 2013 | Travelcard April/May 2013 — LONDON BORO OF SOUTHWA Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified *** |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,480 | 31 Mar 2014 | Payment Card April 2014 — LONDON BORO OF SOUTHWA Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Debbie Abrahams Labour | £1,383 | 21 May 2013 | Payment Card May 2013 — LAMBETH INTERNET PAYM Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified *** |
| Chris Bryant Labour | £1,361 | 15 Apr 2013 | Payment Card May 2013 — WCC COUNCIL TAX Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified *** |
| Emma Lewell Labour | £1,326 | 31 Mar 2014 | March Card Payments — LAMBETH T/T Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Sir Andrew Mitchell Conservative | £1,269 | 2 Apr 2013 | Council Tax — Council Tax 2013-14 |
| Valerie Vaz Labour | £1,220 | 27 Mar 2014 | council tax — bill dated 3.3.14 |
| Alison McGovern Labour | £1,215 | 19 Apr 2013 | Payment Card April 2013 — LONDON BORO OF SOUTHWA Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified *** |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £1,200 | 19 Jun 2013 | Council Tax — Council Tax 2013 /14 |
Labour average — 2013-14
£19,878
All-MP average — 2013-14
£19,893
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 2013-14?
- Kerry McCarthy claimed £8,832 in IPSA business costs in 2013-14. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Kerry McCarthy claim for?
- In 2013-14, Kerry McCarthy's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£3,868). 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.