How They Voted
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Alex Ballinger on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Labour is helping ease the cost of living for families by making bus travel free for children aged 5-15 in August. Helping parents save money over the summer holidays and ensuring our young people are not held back.View post ↗
Labour has extended the fuel duty freeze for the rest of the year. ⛽️ 💸 This will support millions of drivers and families across the country. 🚗View post ↗
Casework update📬 My team has now closed more than 1,000 constituency cases in 2026. This milestone reflects our commitment to delivering for constituents across Halesowen. As always, if there’s an issue we may be able to help with, please get in touch: alex.ballinger.mp@parliament.uk 📧View post ↗
Today, as we commemorate Victory in Europe Day and mark the moment Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied Forces, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. #VEDayView post ↗
Reminder, only Labour can beat Reform here in Dudley. A vote for the Lib Dems or the Greens only risks letting Reform in. Don't let that happen. Vote for Labour today!View post ↗
I've been down to Halesowen Town Hall to cast my vote! Make sure you do the same! 🗳️ Vote Labour today for a council that delivers for you.View post ↗
Today is polling day! 📅 Get down to your local polling station and vote Labour, for a council that works for you to deliver the changes you want to see. Only a vote for Labour can keep Reform out. A vote for the Greens or Lib Dems will simply let them in.View post ↗
What has the Labour government done to help you here across Halesowen, Cradley, Wollescote, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Quarry Bank, and Dudley Wood? Vote Labour on May 7th to build on the improvements that have already been made!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.
I remember defence “investment” under the last Government; I was serving when our pay was cut, our defence housing was ruined, and equipment projects were cancelled and underfunded. In fact, it was under the Conservative Government that our Navy warships were cut by 25%, our amph …Strategic Defence Review: Funding · 2026-04-15
I know that the hon. Member for Clacton has a number of additional jobs in combination with his responsibilities as an MP, but I had not realised, until his recent adventure, that small boat captain was among them. Maybe, as a former Royal Marine, I could help him with his naviga …Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory · 2026-02-25
Brilliant news as NHS waiting lists continue to fall - down 405,000 since the election. 750,000 patients are being seen on time in A&E. Ambulances are reaching heart attack and stroke patients 5 minutes faster. This Labour government is getting our NHS back on track.Bluesky post · 2026-04-20
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £211,093. Rank: #422 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 267 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £230,909. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
37 items for review
- £593 Single claim of £593.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
- £859 Single claim of £858.60 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 12/09/2024.
- £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 01/09/2024.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/12/2024.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/11/2024.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/09/2024.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 14/01/2025.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 15/10/2024.
- £2,440 Single claim of £2,440.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/02/2025.
- £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,840 Single claim of £1,840.24 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £3,060 Single claim of £3,060.00 for Removals (Miscellaneous) on 22/08/2024.
- £525 Single claim of £525.43 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 05/01/2025.
- £1,017 Single claim of £1,017.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 05/02/2025.
- £3,007 Single claim of £3,007.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 08/01/2025.
- £4,700 Single claim of £4,700.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 20/03/2025.
- £2,550 Single claim of £2,550.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 26/03/2025.
- £1,427 Single claim of £1,427.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 28/01/2025.
- £750 Single claim of £750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
- £750 Single claim of £750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
- £3,000 Single claim of £3,000.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 24/10/2024.
- £750 Single claim of £750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
- £1,000 Single claim of £1,000.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/02/2025.
- £750 Single claim of £750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £210,647
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£154,091
AVANTI FITTED KITCHENS [200011725-6411]0
£4,700
Removal costs0
£3,060
Office furniture0
£3,007
[***] - August-November´s Rent0
£3,000
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
Signage - Shopfront constituency office [200011803-356]0
£2,550
0
£2,440
0
£2,440
0
£2,440
[***]0
£2,440
0
£2,440
0
£2,440
0
£2,440
AVANTI FITTED KITCHENS0
£2,130
Payment required to pay fitters for two toilet rooms0
£1,900
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,840
GIFFGAFF0
£1,499
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
Year on year
FY 24-25 198 claims £212,484
FY 25-26 69 claims £18,424
Travel
£4,424 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£18,538 paid across 4 nights.
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