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
£3,411
Total claimed — selected period (2024-25)
£35,804
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2024-25
Energy & utility comparison
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 £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 £493 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 £160 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 £180 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 £160 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 £76 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 £76 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 £134 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 £51 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 £76 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 £51 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 £155 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 £310 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 £51 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 £51 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 £76 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 £76 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.
Year-on-year trend
Sarah Smith 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £40,172 | Office Costs (£22,834) | 121 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £35,804 | Travel and Subsistence (£32,704) | 4 | 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Utilities | £184 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO Energy March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £51 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT Bill March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £184 | 2025-26 | 4 Mar 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO Energy March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £493 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Eon Next February 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £234 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Council Tax March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 2 Mar 2026 | Paid | Water — Water March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £160 | 2025-26 | 20 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO fuel bill February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £342 | 2025-26 | 20 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Quadient lease of folder/inserter Quarterly | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT Bill Feb 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £180 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EICR electrical inspection | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £234 | 2025-26 | 29 Jan 2026 | Paid | Council Tax Feb 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 29 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — United Utilities Feb 26 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £214 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Photocopier lease rental quarterly | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £160 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO energy Jan 2026 - Direct Debit | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Eon January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £145 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT January 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £234 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Council Tax January 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — Water UU January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £99 | 2025-26 | 2 Jan 2026 | Paid | Purchase of mobile for Westminster Office | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — Eon December 2025 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £134 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO Energy December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £145 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT Bill December 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £522 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | POST OFFICE COUNTER | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 8 Dec 2025 | Paid | Water — United Utilities December 2025 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £51 | 2025-26 | 2 Dec 2025 | Paid | Electricity — OVO Electric November 2025 | View source |
Labour average — 2024-25
£19,437
All-MP average — 2024-25
£19,604
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.
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Cheltenham
Registered 4 Aug 2024View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in Limina Group ltd
Registered 4 Aug 2024View source
Sarah Smith expenses — common questions
- How much did Sarah Smith claim in expenses in 2024-25?
- Sarah Smith claimed £35,804 in IPSA business costs in 2024-25. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sarah Smith claim for?
- In 2024-25, Sarah Smith's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£32,704). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Sarah Smith'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.