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
£5,235
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£18,670
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £462 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 £81 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 £419 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 £405 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 £337 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 £276 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 £69 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 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 £55 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 £184 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 £185 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 £92 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 £189 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 £92 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 £522 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 £92 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 £126 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 £126 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 £126 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 £841 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 £368 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 £87 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 £68 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 £62 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.
Year-on-year trend
Itemised claims
| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £275 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 11 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £166 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £462 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £81 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — E-On Electricity Bill (50%) | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £2,088 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | CCBC - ONLINE PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Website hosting and design | £250 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | THE LABOUR PARTY | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £696 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | CCBC - ONLINE PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £419 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £55 | 2025-26 | 9 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — Plusnet for [***] [***] [***] - January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £132 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £405 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £485 | 2025-26 | 9 Dec 2025 | Paid | Other office equipment — QUADIENT FINANCE UK LI | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £132 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £132 | 2025-26 | 14 Nov 2025 | Paid | Electricity — E-On 50% Re-Claim | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £696 | 2025-26 | 14 Nov 2025 | Paid | CCBC - ONLINE PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £132 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £337 | 2025-26 | 5 Nov 2025 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £55 | 2025-26 | 3 Nov 2025 | Paid | Internet — Internet for London Flat | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £155 | 2025-26 | 21 Oct 2025 | Paid | HISCOXME | View source |
| Office Costs | Business rates | £696 | 2025-26 | 20 Oct 2025 | Paid | CCBC - ONLINE PAYMENT | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £485 | 2025-26 | 20 Oct 2025 | Paid | Other office equipment — QUADIENT FINANCE UK LI | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £66 | 2025-26 | 9 Oct 2025 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] | View source |
Labour average — 2025-26
£18,163
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
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
£1,660
Labour Animal Welfare Society - £1,660.08
£1,660Registered 20 Oct 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. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
Labour Animal Welfare Society - £1,660.08
£1,660Registered 20 Oct 2025View source
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Channel 4 Television Company Limited - £468.00
£468Registered 28 Oct 2025View source
8. Miscellaneous
I am a patron of Edengate, a charity based in Newport that works with homeless people. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 8 May 2025View sourceI am a trustee of the Parliamentary Christian Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 8 May 2025View source
Ruth Jones expenses — common questions
- How much did Ruth Jones claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Ruth Jones claimed £18,670 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Ruth Jones claim for?
- In 2025-26, Ruth Jones's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£16,875). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Ruth Jones'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.