Kirsty BlackmanMP expenses
£18,855 IPSA expenses in 2016-17
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
£2,689
Total claimed — selected period (2016-17)
£18,855
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2016-17
Energy & utility comparison
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 £866 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 £87 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 £792 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 £79 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 £73 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 £64 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 £186 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 £244 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 £71 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 £123 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 £71 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 £656 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 £78 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 £128 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 £100 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 £173 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 £98 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 £96 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 £87 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 £188 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 £83 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 £77 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.
Year-on-year trend
Kirsty Blackman 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 | £14,241 | Office Costs (£12,615) | 60 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £86,487 | Travel and Subsistence (£85,983) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £92,499 | Accommodation (£36,744) | 178 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £93,594 | Accommodation (£32,707) | 191 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £61,501 | Accommodation (£29,168) | 157 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £47,823 | Accommodation (£27,762) | 126 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £73,631 | Accommodation (£25,152) | 169 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £25,706 | Travel and Subsistence (£21,118) | 61 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £12,822 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,304) | 39 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £18,855 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,802) | 43 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £31,114 | Travel and Subsistence (£18,783) | 30 | 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 | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £64 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £160 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Locksmith Invoice | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £72 | 2025-26 | 13 Feb 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Printer Hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £580 | 2025-26 | 13 Feb 2026 | Paid | Office Roof Repair | View source |
| Office Costs | Parking | £643 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £96 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £72 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Printer Hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £866 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £72 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Printer Hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £64 | 2025-26 | 15 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £87 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £64 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £792 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — SSE ENERGY SOLUTIONS | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £241 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | WWW.ACCWEBSITE.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £215 | 2025-26 | 20 Nov 2025 | Paid | Midstocket Matters Advert | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £72 | 2025-26 | 20 Nov 2025 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Printer Hire - Nov | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £79 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £64 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £101 | 2025-26 | 18 Oct 2025 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £58 | 2025-26 | 8 Oct 2025 | Paid | Sundries — AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £73 | 2025-26 | 7 Oct 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £104 | 2025-26 | 7 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £64 | 2025-26 | 7 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £63 | 2025-26 | 2 Oct 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £64 | 2025-26 | 16 Sept 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Council Tax” in 2016-17. Browse all Council Tax claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Christopher Chope Conservative | £2,280 | 20 Mar 2017 | council tax — [***] council tax for 2017/8 |
| Gavin Robinson Democratic Unionist Party | £2,096 | 27 Apr 2016 | May Card Payment — LAMBETH T/T Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £1,974 | 20 Mar 2017 | Credit card reconciliation — MALVERN HILLS DIST |
| Chris Bryant Labour | £1,964 | 7 Apr 2016 | Payment Card April 2016 — WWW.CAMDEN.GOV.UK - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Dame Harriett Baldwin Conservative | £1,928 | 7 Apr 2016 | April card reconcilliation — MALVERN HILLS DIST - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Jo Stevens Labour | £1,872 | 7 Apr 2016 | Accommodation April 2016 — Council Tax for London flat 2016-17 |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £1,816 | 1 Apr 2016 | Travel Card — LAMBETH INTERNET PAYM - Government Services-Not Elsewhere ClassifiedIP[***] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £1,537 | 5 Apr 2016 | April Payment Card — LAMBETH T/T - Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,536 | 29 Mar 2017 | Payment Card April 2017 — L B SOUTHWARK - INT |
| Mark Pritchard Conservative | £1,503 | 13 Apr 2016 | SP Council — Paid in full for year |
| Sir Andrew Mitchell Conservative | £1,422 | 1 Apr 2016 | Council Tax — Council Tax 2016/17 |
| Jim McMahon Labour (Co-op) | £1,362 | 23 May 2016 | Reconcillation of GCS Card — LAMBETH T/T Government Services-Not Elsewhere Classified |
Scottish National Party average — 2016-17
£33,670
All-MP average — 2016-17
£17,510
Outside financial interests
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8. Miscellaneous
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Kirsty Blackman expenses — common questions
- How much did Kirsty Blackman claim in expenses in 2016-17?
- Kirsty Blackman claimed £18,855 in IPSA business costs in 2016-17. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Kirsty Blackman claim for?
- In 2016-17, Kirsty Blackman's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£14,802). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Kirsty Blackman'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.