Photo of Al Carns

Al Carns

Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Birmingham Selly Oak with neighbours greyed
Birmingham Selly Oak
£170.1K Expenses claimed · rank #735 of 650
£0 Donations received
2 Declared interests
0 Red flags

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.

Bluesky
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 ↗
Bluesky
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 ↗
Bluesky
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 housing
View post ↗
Bluesky
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. #BackBibby
View post ↗
Bluesky
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 #ArmedForcesBill
View post ↗
Bluesky
👏 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 ↗
Bluesky
@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 jobs
View post ↗
Bluesky
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 ↗

22 more recent statements available.

Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
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.

Staffing
£111,085
Office
£25,716
Accommodation
£28,793
Travel
£4,506

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

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£79,570
20/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
20/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
24/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
21/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
12/08/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Faster Payment form - First MTH Payment - [***]0
£3,683
24/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
22/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
21/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,683
18/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£3,130
26/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,610
25/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,610
26/09/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
[***]Al Carns-[***]-First quarter rent0
£2,610
30/09/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Rent for office paid Sept 20240
£2,484
07/02/2025StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£2,300
12/10/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£2,072
02/01/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,053
10/12/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,000
21/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,000
05/02/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,000

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.

Write to Al Carns

Generate a letter that cites this MP's recorded vote on a chosen topic. The letter pulls from Hansard so the question is on the record.

Write a Letter