Simon LightwoodMP expenses
£85,163 IPSA expenses in 2023-24
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
£6,178
Total claimed — selected period (2023-24)
£85,163
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2023-24
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £80 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 £307 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 £178 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 £211 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 £877 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 £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 £281 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 £195 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 £214 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 £80 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 £314 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 £58 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 £241 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 £140 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 £82 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 £430 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 £536 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 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 £36 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 £58 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 £35 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 £67 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 £46 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 £242 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
Simon Lightwood 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 | £16,818 | Office Costs (£14,829) | 69 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £27,076 | Travel and Subsistence (£27,076) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £85,163 | Office Costs (£32,935) | 212 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £58,189 | Accommodation (£27,366) | 112 | 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 | £2,088 | 2025-26 | 25 Mar 2026 | Paid | Building works to office - plastering, brickwork and flooring | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £229 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Sundries — AMZNMKTPLACE [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £80 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £307 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | Gas — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £178 | 2025-26 | 5 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £211 | 2025-26 | 4 Feb 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — Energy bills for London accommodation June-Nov | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £125 | 2025-26 | 1 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £99 | 2025-26 | 31 Jan 2026 | Paid | TASKER ON TASKRABBIT | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £115 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | TASKRABBIT RECEIPT | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £65 | 2025-26 | 29 Jan 2026 | Paid | WWW.IDENTITYDESTRUCTIO | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £408 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £408 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £408 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £332 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | XMA February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £174 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | SQ ABLE GROUP - PROPE | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £877 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 12 Jan 2026 | Paid | Dual Fuel — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £297 | 2025-26 | 12 Dec 2025 | Paid | KAPWING PRO PLAN | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | XMA January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | XMA January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £204 | 2025-26 | 10 Dec 2025 | Paid | XMA January 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £135 | 2025-26 | 3 Dec 2025 | Paid | Sanitary bin safe collection (annual) | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | -£54 | 2025-26 | 30 Nov 2025 | Paid | Sundries — AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £76 | 2025-26 | 28 Nov 2025 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £100 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | Sundries — AMAZON [***] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Rent” in 2023-24. Browse all Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Holmes Conservative | £16,000 | 4 Jul 2023 | — |
| Grahame Morris Labour | £15,000 | 2 Apr 2024 | — |
| Jim McMahon Labour (Co-op) | £11,934 | 10 Apr 2023 | [200009104-2] |
| Anna McMorrin Labour | £11,611 | 14 Aug 2023 | [***] |
| John McDonnell Labour | £10,560 | 2 May 2023 | — |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £8,038 | 7 Feb 2024 | Annual rent for the Constituency Office for the period 6.5.23 to 5.5.24 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 14 Sept 2023 | constituency office rent |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £7,000 | 1 Jun 2023 | consituency office rent |
| Sir Iain Duncan Smith Conservative | £6,146 | 20 Apr 2023 | - August 2022 to March 2023 |
| Peter Kyle Labour | £6,000 | 21 Dec 2023 | constituency office rent |
| Alan Mak Conservative | £5,986 | 19 Jan 2024 | Back dated rent [***] from 1/6/23 to 31/12/23 totalling £5,986.24 [***] |
| Emily Thornberry Labour | £5,964 | 2 Apr 2024 | — |
Labour (Co-op) average — 2023-24
£49,357
All-MP average — 2023-24
£51,602
Grants and donations
Donations, sponsorships and loans registered in support of this MP's parliamentary activities — Category 2 of the Register of Members' Financial Interests, distinct from the IPSA expenses above.
Total registered
£7,950
UNISON - £2,000.00
£2,000Registered 12 Dec 2025View sourceCoca Cola Europacific Partners - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 14 Aug 2025View sourceUKREiiF (The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) - £950.00
£950Registered 14 Aug 2025View source
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.
2. Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
UNISON - £2,000.00
£2,000Registered 12 Dec 2025View sourceCoca Cola Europacific Partners - £5,000.00
£5,000Registered 14 Aug 2025View sourceUKREiiF (The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) - £950.00
£950Registered 14 Aug 2025View source
Simon Lightwood expenses — common questions
- How much did Simon Lightwood claim in expenses in 2023-24?
- Simon Lightwood claimed £85,163 in IPSA business costs in 2023-24. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Simon Lightwood claim for?
- In 2023-24, Simon Lightwood's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£32,935). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Simon Lightwood'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.