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 (2025-26)
£56,016
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 2025-26. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Toale Labour | £12,000 | 31 Mar 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy services - town centre citizen panel delivery |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £10,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013634-213] |
| Louise Haigh Labour | £9,600 | 26 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Exit payment for early exit of the lease [200013271-1] |
| Jerome Mayhew Conservative | £9,250 | 23 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — IPSA-approved constituency surveys |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 16 Oct 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to MP’s Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 18 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Colum Eastwood Social Democratic & Labour Party | £9,100 | 30 Apr 2025 | Professional & consultancy — Consultancy and advice relating to my Parliamentary roles and work: including media monitoring, preparation for interviews, assistance with Parliamentary speeches, questions and interventions, online meetings and telephone calls. |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £8,000 | 18 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Research and Facilitation of Southport Music Industry |
| Tom Hayes Labour | £7,200 | 28 Apr 2026 | Professional & consultancy — External consultant brought in to design new work experience model for Bournemouth East, Strategic planning on coastal energy partnership, Grassroots Football stratergy & playground PIP investment [200013634-49] |
| Margaret Mullane Labour | £6,956 | 24 Jun 2025 | Professional & consultancy — EDWARDSDUTHIESHAMASH.C |
| Dame Meg Hillier Labour (Co-op) | £6,900 | 14 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — MP invoice |
| Jonathan Hinder Labour | £6,660 | 24 Jul 2025 | Professional & consultancy — LEGL HARRISON DRURY |
Labour average — 2025-26
£20,499
All-MP average — 2025-26
£20,191
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 2025-26?
- Sarah Edwards claimed £56,016 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sarah Edwards claim for?
- In 2025-26, Sarah Edwards's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£33,145). 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.