How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Al Carns on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
I am seriously concerned by reports of intimidation and violence in Stirchley on Thursday, and have written to WMP. The Union Jack is a symbol of unity, not division; of patriotism, not polarisation. I condemn all attempts to hijack our flag and sow violence in our communities for political gain.View post ↗
Lovely to join @alcarns.bsky.social over the weekend in Birmingham as part of my effort to try all the best baltis across the city. Where should we go next?View post ↗
It was great having Armed Forces Minister, @alcarns.bsky.social, back in Ipswich. Labour's Defence team have delivered: - the largest sustained increase in core defence funding since the Cold War - the biggest armed forces pay rise in 20+ years - £9bn to upgrade Armed Forces' family housingView post ↗
Great to be joined by @alcarns.bsky.social in Paisley today to speak with local people about the change only Scottish Labour can bring on Thursday. #BackBibbyView post ↗
Labour is taking decisive action to back our Armed Forces & their families who make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. This landmark Bill delivers on our promise to put service personnel, veterans & their families first. Proud to join Minister @alcarns.bsky.social to support the #ArmedForcesBillView post ↗
👏 Residents in Selly Oak Birmingham met with @alcarns.bsky.social MP to discuss the importance of the Climate and Nature Bill, and the urgent action needed to tackle the climate-nature crisis. 🐝 Thanks to The Co-operative Bank for helping #CANBill campaigners reach more decision makers.View post ↗
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social is investing £1.5 BILLION into our arts, museums, libraries, and heritage sites over the next 5 years. £760m – museums £425m – arts venues £230m – heritage buildings £27.5m – libraries ✅Protect 1,000+ local cultural venues ✅Secure thousands of jobsView post ↗
Our country has always stood up in the face of tyranny. This isn’t about politics. This comes down to having the courage to make the right decision. 🫡View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.
It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. Clause 42 amends sections 3A, 4 and 4A of the Ministry of Defence Police Act 1987. It widens the power to make regulations under section 3A(1) so that provision can be made relating to the governance and administration …Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting) · 2026-04-16
Yesterday, I joined Bournville Village Trust and Spring Housing Association for a tour of the Beeches. The building in Bournville is being given a new lease of life as apartments for families (on Birmingham City Council’s waiting list) who are in urgent need of a home.Bluesky post · 2025-09-18
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £170,101. Rank: #735 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 270 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £204,726. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
40 items for review
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/02/2025.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/03/2025.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/12/2024.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/11/2024.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/08/2024.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/09/2024.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 22/10/2024.
- £3,683 Single claim of £3,683.33 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/01/2025.
- £623 Single claim of £622.59 for Utilities (Water) on 03/03/2025.
- £1,409 Single claim of £1,408.74 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £611 Single claim of £610.65 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £553 Single claim of £553.00 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £671 Single claim of £671.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 30/03/2025.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 15/10/2024.
- £587 Single claim of £586.67 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 01/12/2024.
- £1,844 Single claim of £1,844.40 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 07/08/2024.
- £1,232 Single claim of £1,232.40 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 15/10/2024.
- £2,484 Single claim of £2,483.60 for Rent (Office Costs) on 30/09/2024.
- £2,610 Single claim of £2,610.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 26/12/2024.
- £2,610 Single claim of £2,610.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
- £2,610 Single claim of £2,610.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 26/09/2024.
- £2,610 Description / details contain MP's surname on 26/09/2024: ""
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 01/08/2024.
- £534 Single claim of £534.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 28/02/2025.
- £887 Single claim of £886.74 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 28/02/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £154,905
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Faster Payment form - First MTH Payment - [***]0
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£3,683
Comms & Media0
£3,130
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£2,610
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£2,610
[***]Al Carns-[***]-First quarter rent0
£2,610
Rent for office paid Sept 20240
£2,484
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£2,300
Comms & Media0
£2,072
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£2,053
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Year on year
FY 24-25 185 claims £170,061
FY 25-26 85 claims £34,665
Travel
£4,506 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£30,420 paid across 0 nights.
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