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Dr Beccy Cooper

Labour MP for Worthing West

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Worthing West with neighbours greyed
Worthing West
£235.1K Expenses claimed · rank #295 of 650
£0 Donations received
8 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
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
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
Good morning! I'll be appearing on BBC South Politics at 10:00 am, discussing subjects from planning reform to tourist tax📺 10:00am BBC 1📺
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I’m incredibly proud that #Worthing is leading the way on lowering carbon emissions through our pioneering Heat Network. Yesterday I asked Martin McCluskey, Minister at the Dept. of Energy & Net Zero, to prioritise Worthing’s early designation as a Heat Network Zone. #WorthingBoroughCouncil
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It’s great news that from today strong restrictions will be placed on junk food advertising💯 Food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) can no longer be advertised on TV before 9pm and at any time online 🍔🍩🍟 #PublicHealth #ChildrensHealth
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Labour has green-lit the first National Youth Strategy in 15 years - with over £500m of government investment We want young people, whatever their background, to have the skills, opportunities and connections to thrive - empowering them to shape their own lives and communities💚
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It’s good news that from today all young children will be offered protection against chickenpox on the NHS🌈 The vaccine will be combined with the MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Children up to the age of 6 can catch up on doses when invited✅
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Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a fantastic 2026🎉🎉🎉 And if like me, you're taking dip today be sure to stay safe! ❄️🌊
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It's been an amazing year and I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to get in touch, join me at surgeries and events, and reach out for support🙏 It is my privilege to serve as your MP and I look forward to another busy and positive year in 2026 🎉 A very Happy New Year to you all❤️
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of Labour’s Sex Discrimination Act passing into law. As the 597th woman to be elected to Parliament, I celebrate this milestone - knowing there is still much more to do to make equality in law, equality in practice💯 #SexDiscriminationAct
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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.

Assisted Dying Bill Absent / no vote
I thank colleagues across the House for bringing thought and sensitivity to the debates here and in Committee. I often think that this place does not show the best of us, but in proceedings on this Bill, I have heard considered debate; people have listened to each other set out b …
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-06-20
Two-Child Benefit Cap Absent / no vote
I'm extremely proud that this Labour government has scrapped the 2-child benefit cap, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty, including 1,350 here in #WorthingWest. It will also help relieve the huge pressure on local foodbanks like our own amazing #WorthingFoodFoundation. #B …
Bluesky post · 2025-11-27
Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Absent / no vote
It's good to see that 350,000 more families in the South East will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter ⚡ 💡 💷 This will provide vital cost of living support for low income households and pensioners here in #WorthingWest💚 #WarmHomesDiscount
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £235,147. Rank: #295 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£179,223
Office
£26,345
Accommodation
£22,819
Travel
£6,760

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 260 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £260,375. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

35 items for review
  • £702 Single claim of £702.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
  • £3,564 Single claim of £3,563.70 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/03/2025.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/10/2024.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/09/2024.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/02/2025.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/12/2024.
  • £2,750 Single claim of £2,750.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/11/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £599.87 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,670 Single claim of £1,669.60 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £500 Single claim of £500.00 for Bought-in services (Professional & consultancy) on 26/11/2024.
  • £2,520 Single claim of £2,520.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 21/03/2025.
  • £607 Single claim of £606.97 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 21/02/2025.
  • £3,000 Single claim of £3,000.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 03/10/2024.
  • £6,272 Single claim of £6,271.66 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 12/08/2024.
  • £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 12/08/2024.
  • £546 Single claim of £546.00 for Training - MP (Office Costs) on 05/02/2025.
  • £571 Single claim of £570.60 for Training - staff (Office Costs) on 24/03/2025.
  • £219 Description / details contain MP's surname on 23/04/2025: ""
  • £60 Description / details contain MP's surname on 13/01/2025: ""
  • £52 Description / details contain MP's surname on 31/08/2024: ""
  • £60 Description / details contain MP's surname on 30/09/2024: ""
  • £60 Description / details contain MP's surname on 31/10/2024: ""
  • £48 Description / details contain MP's surname on 31/12/2024: ""

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £229,415

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£171,970
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£6,272
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,144
04/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***]0
£3,564
03/10/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
10/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,750
09/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***] - Faster Payment Form - First Months Rent - [***]0
£2,750
09/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,750
11/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,750
10/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,750
12/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,750
21/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£2,520
29/01/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,418
12/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,418
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,670
28/08/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
12/08/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
17/10/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£1,322
04/07/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£1,115
30/05/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 25-26
Office furniture0
£962

Year on year

FY 24-25 160 claims £234,679
FY 25-26 100 claims £25,696

Travel

£6,760 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£23,573 paid across 6 nights.

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