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
£47,530
Total claimed — selected period (2023-24)
£43,407
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2023-24
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £116 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 £73 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 £114 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 £106 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 £181 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 £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 £109 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 £86 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 £50 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 £77 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 £74 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 £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 £135 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 £67 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 £61 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 £88 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 £164 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 £86 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 £72 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
Sarah Edwards 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 | £4,662 | Office Costs (£4,102) | 15 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £56,016 | Staffing (£33,145) | 77 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £18,199 | Travel and Subsistence (£18,199) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £43,407 | Office Costs (£19,488) | 50 | 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 | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £215 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Fire alarm electric works | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £116 | 2026-27 | 7 May 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electric April | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £298 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Printer Ink | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £130 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Shredder and Paper | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £69 | 2026-27 | 30 Apr 2026 | Paid | Office Drawers and Lock Repair | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £1,200 | 2026-27 | 30 Apr 2026 | Paid | Delivery Service | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £82 | 2026-27 | 23 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electric works for emergency light | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £202 | 2026-27 | 15 Apr 2026 | Paid | Fire Safety | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £304 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | April Viking Order | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £73 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — March Bill | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £20,000 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Contract for services 2025-2026 [200013803-1] | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £5,000 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Contract for Services [200013635-43] | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £319 | 2026-27 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Contents Insurance 26/27 | View source |
| Staffing | Training - staff | £100 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Staff Training | View source |
| Staffing | Training - staff | £300 | 2025-26 | 27 Mar 2026 | Paid | Staff Training Jan-March | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £6,799 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Leaflet | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | -£100 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Repaid | Repayment of 60343213 | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £101 | 2025-26 | 17 Mar 2026 | Paid | Bin Collections May-July | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £561 | 2026-27 | 16 Mar 2026 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £2,230 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Letter Folding/Stuffer | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £660 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Not Applicable — Guest parking space 26/27 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £114 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electric Bill | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £106 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electric Bill | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £189 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Feb Electric Office | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £5,000 | 2025-26 | 1 Mar 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Training annd referral services [200013635-60] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2023-24. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Byrne Labour | £12,500 | 24 Oct 2023 | Professional & consultancy — legal advice, support and advice for constituents |
| Rushanara Ali Labour | £9,720 | 10 Dec 2023 | Professional & consultancy — Bought in services - speech writing, advising on parliamentary work, team media training |
| Steve Barclay Conservative | £9,600 | 31 Mar 2023 | Professional & consultancy — Non-political constituency focused research,communications and other services to support parliamentary duties |
| Darren Jones Labour | £8,100 | 22 Mar 2023 | Professional & consultancy — Delta Poll Consultancy Fees for Engaging Constituency Citizen Assembly Participants |
| Debbie Abrahams Labour | £7,800 | 22 Sept 2023 | Professional & consultancy — Video production [***] |
| Peter Dowd Labour | £6,250 | 23 Feb 2024 | Professional & consultancy — Outreach caseworker support for specialist benefit assistance |
| Ian Byrne Labour | £6,250 | 21 Feb 2024 | Professional & consultancy — Professional support and consultancy |
| Ian Byrne Labour | £6,250 | 21 Feb 2024 | Professional & consultancy — Professional and Consultancy [200010224-5] |
| Peter Dowd Labour | £6,000 | 13 Nov 2023 | Professional & consultancy — Constituency pensioner credit surgery |
| Alicia Kearns Conservative | £5,940 | 7 Feb 2024 | Professional & consultancy — HIVE SUPPORT LTD [200010137-6031] |
| Alicia Kearns Conservative | £5,940 | 27 Feb 2023 | Professional & consultancy — HIVE SUPPORT LTD |
| Gerald Jones Labour | £5,400 | 29 Aug 2023 | Administrative services — Cathod Du |
Labour average — 2023-24
£52,278
All-MP average — 2023-24
£51,602
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.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
Edwin DeSilva - £495.00
£495Registered 28 Oct 2025View source
Sarah Edwards expenses — common questions
- How much did Sarah Edwards claim in expenses in 2023-24?
- Sarah Edwards claimed £43,407 in IPSA business costs in 2023-24. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sarah Edwards claim for?
- In 2023-24, Sarah Edwards's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£19,488). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Sarah Edwards'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.