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.
Commons voting record
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View Sarah Smith's voting recordTotal claimed this year
£11,773
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£8,361
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £201 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 £1,088 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 £420 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 £201 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 £93 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 £479 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 £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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £8,361 | Staffing (£3,750) | 20 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £40,704 | Office Costs (£22,834) | 122 | 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 | £201 | 2026-27 | 29 May 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO Eneergy May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £342 | 2026-27 | 27 May 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Quadient | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £1,088 | 2026-27 | 26 May 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Eon Monthly Direct Debit to clear arrears | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £140 | 2026-27 | 13 May 2026 | Paid | Sharp photocopy charges - Black & White/Colour | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £261 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — British Telecom bill May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £420 | 2026-27 | 6 May 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Apr-26 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £205 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Council Tax constit home May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £214 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Printer, photocopier & scanner — Photocopier lease rental quarterly | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £75 | 2026-27 | 30 Apr 2026 | Paid | Posters for 2 x meetings - SEND Consultation event & Public Meeting re young people & smartphones | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £201 | 2026-27 | 27 Apr 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — OVO Constituency Home April 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £120 | 2026-27 | 24 Apr 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £150 | 2026-27 | 17 Apr 2026 | Paid | Accrington Cricket Club Perimeter Board Sponsorship Season 2026 | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £2,000 | 2026-27 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — The Change Ar Strategy & Team Development Support | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £1,750 | 2026-27 | 15 Apr 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — Strategy Development executive coaching 6 month programme | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £152 | 2026-27 | 11 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT Bill April 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £93 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Water — United Utilities Sarah April 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £81 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | Banner May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £180 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | Banner May 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £479 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — electricity March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £210 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Council Tax April 2026 | View 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 |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Bought-in services” in 2026-27. Browse all Bought-in services claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Osborne Labour | £5,400 | 31 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Advisory and Consultancy Services work for Kate Osborne MP - Parliamentary work including press, research, and Social Media work. |
| Tulip Siddiq Labour | £5,280 | 18 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Constituency media support |
| Ms Julie Minns Labour | £5,261 | 5 May 2026 | Comms & Media — Communications support |
| Emily Darlington Labour | £4,900 | 13 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Comms support |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £4,500 | 24 Mar 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with research for communications and messaging to constituents [200013609-429] |
| Ian Lavery Labour | £4,320 | 31 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Managing social media and developing comms |
| Patrick Hurley Labour | £4,000 | 15 Mar 2026 | Comms & Media — Video content for March, working alongside Comms Assistant to provide training and support |
| Tristan Osborne Labour | £3,338 | 11 May 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Support with HR appeal process |
| Liam Byrne Labour | £3,083 | 28 Apr 2026 | Administrative services — Sarina Invoice - Community Engagement - April |
| Sarah Bool Conservative | £3,000 | 28 Apr 2026 | Comms & Media — Barnett Creative |
| Leigh Ingham Labour | £3,000 | 26 Feb 2026 | Professional & consultancy — Supporting the office of Leigh Ingham MP to plan a politics summer school for young people aged 16-18 in the Staffordshire constituency. Includes all aspects of project management, including planning delivery schedules, developing activities and resources [200013755-1] |
| Rachel Blake Labour (Co-op) | £2,780 | 1 May 2026 | Comms & Media — DB invoice April - Comms and Policy support |
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.
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 2026-27?
- Sarah Smith claimed £8,361 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sarah Smith claim for?
- In 2026-27, Sarah Smith's largest published IPSA category was Staffing (£3,750). 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.