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
£12,675
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£25,508
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £119 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 £119 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 £622 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 £622 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 £107 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 £107 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 £329 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 £123 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 £123 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 £529 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 £529 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 £117 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 £117 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 £645 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 £121 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 £121 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 £473 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 £473 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 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 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 £645 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 £91 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 £91 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 £415 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 £415 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
Simon Hoare 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 | £1,991 | Office Costs (£1,343) | 9 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £25,508 | Office Costs (£18,083) | 98 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £18,230 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,160) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £68,879 | Accommodation (£33,658) | 139 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £56,445 | Accommodation (£32,997) | 116 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £50,624 | Accommodation (£31,400) | 102 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £46,995 | Accommodation (£31,408) | 121 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £52,384 | Accommodation (£32,314) | 97 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £37,090 | Accommodation (£29,445) | 45 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £35,858 | Accommodation (£28,750) | 40 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £27,690 | Accommodation (£18,635) | 26 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £37,216 | Accommodation (£15,173) | 31 | 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 | Council tax | £326 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Council Tax May 2026. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £60 | 2026-27 | 1 May 2026 | Paid | Internet — Internet May 2026. | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £86 | 2026-27 | 27 Apr 2026 | Paid | Printer ink order. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £84 | 2026-27 | 17 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £119 | 2025-26 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013634-362] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £119 | 2025-26 | 16 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013634-363] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £70 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | OLDFIELDS EMBROIDERY | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £323 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Council Tax April 2026. | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £60 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Internet — Internet April 2026. | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £364 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Freepost envelopes order. | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £139 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £139 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £139 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £102 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £622 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other fuel — FORD FUELS [200013613-8474] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £622 | 2025-26 | 19 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other fuel — FORD FUELS [200013613-8475] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £107 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013613-15325] | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - buildings | £147 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | SQ NORTH DORSET CONSE [200013613-4002] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £107 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD [200013613-8270] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £329 | 2025-26 | 18 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — SQ NORTH DORSET CONSE [200013613-4001] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £79 | 2025-26 | 16 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT PLC BUSINESS MOTO B [200013613-12169] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £60 | 2025-26 | 1 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — Internet March 2026. | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £3,807 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Postage of product. | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £925 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Printing of product. | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £123 | 2025-26 | 12 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — OVO ENERGY LTD | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Utilities” in 2025-26. Browse all Utilities claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Jones Labour | £20,385 | 19 May 2026 | Electricity — Lillian Jones - Yu Energy Utilities - 2000294348 [200013742-0] |
| Steff Aquarone Liberal Democrat | £5,099 | 13 May 2025 | Electricity — Eon electricity |
| Janet Daby Labour | £4,544 | 30 Mar 2026 | Electricity — SMARTESTENERGY BUSINES [200013613-2133] |
| Mr Jonathan Brash Labour | £3,136 | 1 Oct 2025 | Dual Fuel — Gas and Electricity Bill Paid Aug 24 to Oct 25 (See Add Info) |
| Heidi Alexander Labour | £3,019 | 19 Dec 2025 | Electricity — Constituency office utility bill |
| Chris Coghlan Liberal Democrat | £3,018 | 26 Jun 2025 | Electricity — EDF 20 November 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Naushabah Khan Labour | £2,735 | 20 May 2025 | Electricity — Electricity bill npower March - May [200012681-1] |
| Dan Aldridge Labour | £2,440 | 11 Jul 2025 | Dual Fuel — BRITISH GAS |
| Phil Brickell Labour | £2,437 | 11 Mar 2026 | Electricity — Octopus Energy Bill 2024-2026 |
| Shockat Adam Independent | £2,401 | 7 May 2026 | Electricity — London Accommodation Electricity 2025-04-01to 2026-03-31 [200013732-2] |
| Lilian Greenwood Labour | £2,364 | 2 Jul 2025 | Electricity — Annual utilities for constituency office [200013635-162] |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £2,244 | 1 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Gas and electricity from 1/4/25 to 31/3/26 (£3740.71 @ 60%) [200013614-140] |
Conservative average — 2025-26
£20,327
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.
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to Israel between 24 May 2026 and 28 May 2026
£2,418Registered 5 Jun 2026View source
8. Miscellaneous
Vice Chair of the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 12 Aug 2025View source
9. Family members employed
Kate Hoare employed
Registered 29 Feb 2016View source
Simon Hoare expenses — common questions
- How much did Simon Hoare claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Simon Hoare claimed £25,508 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Simon Hoare claim for?
- In 2025-26, Simon Hoare's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£18,083). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Simon Hoare'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.