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
£10,444
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£3,148
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £230 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 £1,038 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 £145 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 £132 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 £183 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 £1,001 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 £147 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 £144 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 £217 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 £649 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 £78 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 £36 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 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 £123 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 £582 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 £560 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 £536 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 £1,300 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 £435 for Gas in 2018-19.
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 £146 for Electricity in 2018-19.
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 £356 for Gas in 2018-19.
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 £207 for Electricity in 2018-19.
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
Matt Western 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 | £3,148 | Office Costs (£2,110) | 12 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £17,085 | Office Costs (£14,091) | 82 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £10,243 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,243) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £57,416 | Office Costs (£25,265) | 292 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £56,860 | Office Costs (£27,260) | 258 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £44,560 | Accommodation (£21,120) | 173 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £48,005 | Office Costs (£25,144) | 147 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £53,088 | Office Costs (£27,044) | 222 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £8,733 | Travel and Subsistence (£4,966) | 40 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £11,492 | Travel and Subsistence (£4,498) | 26 | 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 | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £61 | 2026-27 | 6 May 2026 | Paid | Mobile bill - £10 personal usage | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £76 | 2026-27 | 29 Apr 2026 | Paid | CCI CONSTANT_CONTACT | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £104 | 2026-27 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline — DAISY COMMUNICATIONS L | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £510 | 2026-27 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | Banner May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £376 | 2026-27 | 15 Apr 2026 | Paid | FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA LTD [200013636-65] | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £104 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Mobile bill - £10 personal usage | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £73 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Sundries — Picture framing | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £1,221 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Multipack of toner cartridges x 2 [200013837-1] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £108 | 2025-26 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] [200013613-2126] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £96 | 2026-27 | 30 Mar 2026 | Paid | Pens | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £76 | 2025-26 | 29 Mar 2026 | Paid | CCI CONSTANT_CONTACT [200013613-1076] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £70 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMAZON UK [***] [200013613-10822] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £150 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Sundries — SUMUP AVON BLINDS/YO [200013613-10826] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £737 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | CARTRIDGEPEOPLE.COM [200013613-10823] | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £319 | 2026-27 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI [200013613-10824] [200013638-15] | View source |
| Office Costs | Translation services - other languages | £81 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | MIGRANT HELPLINE [200013613-11676] | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £100 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Disposal of waste furniture | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £230 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — SCOTTISH POWER [200013613-3775] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | -£302 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — CITY NEW USED OFFICE F [200013613-3776] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £100 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMAZON [***] [200013613-3771] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £911 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | CARTRIDGE SAVE [200013613-3772] | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £65 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | Putting up shelves and coat hooks | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £67 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — CURRYS BUSINESS [200013613-222] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £53 | 2026-27 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Sundries — Shelves, hooks etc | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | -£859 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — CITY NEW USED OFFICE F [200013613-4034] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Utilities” in 2026-27. Browse all Utilities claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Jones Labour | £3,052 | 19 May 2026 | Electricity — Lillian Jones - Yu Energy Utilities - 2000294348 [200013743-3] |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £1,962 | 20 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Quarterly Heat/Light/Rates |
| Blair McDougall Labour | £1,581 | 14 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Gas & Electricity |
| Douglas McAllister Labour | £1,500 | 23 Apr 2026 | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS |
| Carla Lockhart Democratic Unionist Party | £1,450 | 22 May 2026 | Other fuel — Heating oil for office |
| Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat | £1,296 | 11 Mar 2026 | Water — BUSINESS STREAM [200013613-7915] [200013609-364] |
| Sorcha Eastwood Alliance | £1,208 | 9 Mar 2026 | Electricity — GO POWER |
| Kim Johnson Labour | £1,183 | 1 Apr 2026 | Water — Water ratesf or London Accommodation for 2026.27 |
| Kim Leadbeater Labour | £1,099 | 6 Mar 2026 | Dual Fuel — Q1 26 Utilities |
| Sarah Smith Labour | £1,088 | 26 May 2026 | Electricity — Eon Monthly Direct Debit to clear arrears |
| Sir Julian Lewis Conservative | £1,080 | 1 Apr 2026 | Water — WATER RATES — 1 April 2026/31 March 2027 |
| Mrs Sharon Hodgson Labour | £1,038 | 6 Apr 2026 | Water — 2026 04 06 Thames water bill London accomm |
Labour average — 2026-27
£2,879
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
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 Palestine between 24 May 2026 and 28 May 2026
£2,169Registered 19 Jun 2026View sourceInternational visit to Jersey between 27 March 2026 and 31 March 2026
£1,844Registered 29 Apr 2026View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Residential in Dorset
Registered 5 Jul 2017View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in Apple
Registered 5 Jul 2017View source
Matt Western expenses — common questions
- How much did Matt Western claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Matt Western claimed £3,148 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Matt Western claim for?
- In 2026-27, Matt Western's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£2,110). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Matt Western'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.