Liam ByrneMP expenses
£11,782 IPSA expenses in 2026-27
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
£29,815
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£11,782
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £184 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £63 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £147 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £131 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £139 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £275 for Utilities in 2026-27.
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 £179 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 £224 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 £140 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 £138 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 £187 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 £275 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 £122 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 £167 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 £208 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 £66 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 £551 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 £1,074 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 £52 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 £52 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 £90 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 £208 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 £65 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 £89 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 £208 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.
Year-on-year trend
Liam Byrne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £11,782 | Staffing (£4,583) | 23 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £57,469 | Staffing (£30,701) | 142 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £16,809 | Travel and Subsistence (£16,809) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £95,345 | Staffing (£35,860) | 285 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £87,605 | Staffing (£31,263) | 288 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £74,489 | Office Costs (£26,344) | 252 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £66,405 | Office Costs (£23,270) | 212 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £66,005 | Office Costs (£27,828) | 328 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £40,901 | Office Costs (£13,324) | 90 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £30,175 | Office Costs (£9,231) | 106 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £30,040 | Travel and Subsistence (£14,241) | 72 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £24,960 | Staffing (£10,513) | 32 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £15,948 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,182) | 37 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £16,502 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,790) | 33 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £19,467 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,278) | 33 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £15,702 | Travel and Subsistence (£7,363) | 36 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £22,539 | Accommodation (£8,425) | 35 | 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 | Stationery & printing | £762 | 2026-27 | 26 May 2026 | Paid | Letterhead | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £762 | 2026-27 | 26 May 2026 | Paid | Newsletter | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £78 | 2026-27 | 13 May 2026 | Paid | Office Supplies | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £78 | 2026-27 | 13 May 2026 | Paid | Paper and Toner | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Alex - Comms | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £71 | 2026-27 | 5 May 2026 | Paid | Mobile Phone Bill | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £184 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Utilities - Constituency Home | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £148 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Stuffing Machine | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Alex - Comms | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £3,083 | 2026-27 | 28 Apr 2026 | Paid | Administrative services — Sarina Invoice - Community Engagement - April | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £64 | 2026-27 | 25 Apr 2026 | Paid | LS ISMASH | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £229 | 2026-27 | 23 Apr 2026 | Paid | Toners | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £575 | 2026-27 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Riso | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2026-27 | 20 Apr 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Outsourced Comms | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £63 | 2026-27 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | Water — WaterPlus | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £147 | 2026-27 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Office Electricity | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2026-27 | 14 Apr 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Outsourced Comms | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £131 | 2026-27 | 6 Apr 2026 | Paid | Gas — Office Gas - May | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £139 | 2026-27 | 6 Apr 2026 | Paid | Gas — Office Gas - April | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £94 | 2026-27 | 5 Apr 2026 | Paid | Mobile Phone Bill | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Comms | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £275 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Constituency Home Utilities | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Alex - Comms | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £3,083 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Administrative services — Community Engagement | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £300 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Comms & Media — Alex - Comms | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2026-27. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Osborne Labour | £5,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Advisory and Consultancy Services work for Kate Osborne MP - Parliamentary work including press, research, and Social Media work. |
| Tulip Siddiq Labour | £5,280 | 18 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Constituency media support |
| Ms Julie Minns Labour | £5,261 | 5 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Communications support |
| Emily Darlington Labour | £4,900 | 13 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Comms support |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £4,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013609-429] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £4,320 | 31 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £4,000 | 15 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Video content for March, working alongside Comms Assistant to provide training and support |
| Tristan Osborne Labour | £3,338 | 11 May 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with HR appeal process |
| Sarah Bool Conservative | £3,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Comms & Media — Barnett Creative |
| Leigh Ingham Labour | £3,000 | 26 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Supporting the office of Leigh Ingham MP to plan a politics summer school for young people aged 16-18 in the Staffordshire constituency. Includes all aspects of project management, including planning delivery schedules, developing activities and resources [200013755-1] |
| Rachel Blake Labour (Co-op) | £2,780 | 1 May 2026 | Comms & Media — DB invoice April - Comms and Policy support |
| Sarah Pochin Reform UK | £2,700 | 2 Apr 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Bought-in services |
Labour average — 2026-27
£2,879
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Grants and donations
Donations, sponsorships and loans registered in support of this MP's parliamentary activities — Category 2 of the Register of Members' Financial Interests, distinct from the IPSA expenses above.
Total registered
£2,500
Sir Trevor Chinn - £2,500.00
£2,500Registered 30 Jun 2025View source
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.
1. Employment and earnings
Writing a book - Head of Zeus – UK
1.1. Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments
Payment received on 02 July 2026 - £820.00
£820Registered 7 Jul 2026View sourcePayment received on 31 March 2026 - £4,100.00
£4,100Registered 22 Apr 2026View sourcePayment received on 13 January 2026 - £4,100.00
£4,100Registered 3 Feb 2026View sourcePayment received on 01 June 2025 - £4,100.00
£4,100Registered 17 Jul 2025View source
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Sir Trevor Chinn - £2,500.00
£2,500Registered 30 Jun 2025View source
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to China between 24 May 2026 and 30 May 2026
£4,738Registered 9 Jun 2026View sourceInternational visit to South Korea between 13 April 2026 and 17 April 2026
£5,435Registered 7 May 2026View source
Liam Byrne expenses — common questions
- How much did Liam Byrne claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Liam Byrne claimed £11,782 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Liam Byrne claim for?
- In 2026-27, Liam Byrne's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£4,583). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Liam Byrne'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.