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Alan Strickland

Labour MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor with neighbours greyed
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
£174.6K Expenses claimed · rank #699 of 650
£0 Donations received
0 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Alan Strickland on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to continuing to work hard for our area in 2026. Let me know your priorities 👇🏻
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As we gather with family and friends this festive season, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. A special thank you to all those working over Christmas, including our emergency services, care workers and our armed forces - your dedication is hugely appreciated.
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If you need help or support over Christmas and New Year, here’s some important emergency contact numbers. My emails will continue to be monitored over the festive period. If you need to contact me urgently about a casework issue, email alan.strickland.mp@parliament.uk
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My statement on the serious incident in Ferryhill this morning ⬇️
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Here’s my statement about the Health Secretary’s important announcement on Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust today ⬇️
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It was a privilege to visit Britannia Royal Naval College this week, to meet cadets training to be the next generation of Royal Navy officers. Fascinating to see firsthand how they’re being prepared for leadership, as part of the cross-party Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme.
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Wages are rising in the North East under Labour 📈 In fact, they’re growing 2.5 times faster than the UK average. Through investing in our region, this Labour government is backing the North East and our local communities to succeed.
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My statement regarding the serious failings in the breast surgery service at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust ⬇️
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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Two-Child Benefit Cap Absent / no vote
Proud to be supporting Bridget Phillipson for Labour Deputy Leader. I’ve known Bridget for more than 20 years - she’s always been a powerful champion of working people, tackling child poverty and standing up for our communities.
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £174,611. Rank: #699 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£122,949
Office
£25,668
Accommodation
£14,363
Travel
£11,631

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 228 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £195,365. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

46 items for review
  • £796 Single claim of £796.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 26/02/2025.
  • £871 Single claim of £871.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 08/09/2024.
  • £597 Single claim of £597.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 04/03/2025.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 07/10/2024.
  • £548 Single claim of £548.15 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
  • £826 Single claim of £826.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 14/02/2025.
  • £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 02/09/2024.
  • £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 20/10/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 28/07/2024.
  • £597 Single claim of £597.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 18/03/2025.
  • £726 Single claim of £726.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 16/12/2024.
  • £767 Single claim of £767.07 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
  • £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 13/10/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 09/12/2024.
  • £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 25/11/2024.
  • £593 Single claim of £592.94 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 25/03/2025.
  • £963 Single claim of £962.50 for Parking (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £544 Single claim of £543.77 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £5,960 Single claim of £5,959.58 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,822 Single claim of £1,821.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 15/11/2024.
  • £3,787 Single claim of £3,787.20 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 08/11/2024.
  • £864 Single claim of £864.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 08/11/2024.
  • £3,450 Single claim of £3,450.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 19/12/2024.
  • £3,450 Single claim of £3,450.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £169,131

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£122,449
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£5,960
15/11/2024Office CostsVenue hire, meetings & surgeriesFY 24-25
0
£4,970
08/11/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£3,787
19/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,450
18/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,450
31/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,450
15/11/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£1,822
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,628
13/08/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
09/09/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-257 nights
£1,365
31/03/2025MP TravelParkingFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£963
15/11/2025AccommodationCouncil taxFY 25-26
WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK0
£881
09/01/2025AccommodationHotel - LondonFY 24-25
[***][***][***]5 nights
£871
08/11/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£864
14/02/2025AccommodationHotel - LondonFY 24-25
[***][***][***]4 nights
£826
26/02/2025AccommodationHotel - LondonFY 24-25
[***][***][***]3 nights
£796
20/10/2025AccommodationHotel - LondonFY 25-26
[***][***][***]4 nights
£796
02/09/2024AccommodationHotel - LondonFY 24-25
[***][***][***]4 nights
£780

Year on year

FY 24-25 157 claims £174,611
FY 25-26 71 claims £20,754

Travel

£11,631 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£27,422 paid across 141 nights.

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