How They Voted
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
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 Catherine Fookes on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Another casework success! 🙌 🚨 Problem: A resident reached out for help after being incorrectly charged regular dental fines. ✅ Solved: We stepped in, challenged the fine, and got it cancelled and refunded!View post ↗
Some photos from my recent Coffee with Cath in Monmouth! ☕️ Lots of great ideas and discussions about how we can make Monmouth and the surrounding areas even better - I’ll share the outcomes soon. Sign up for my monthly newsletter to hear about the next one: bit.ly/CatherineEma...View post ↗
Recently had the pleasure of attending the blessing of St Tewdrics Tower in Mathern – I even felt the tower move as they rang the bells! Congratulations to Ros, the community, and all involved in raising funds for the refurbishment. 👏View post ↗
Today, we remember the 116 children and 28 adults who tragically lost their lives in the Aberfan disaster. We will never forget.View post ↗
Big thank you to the team behind Lads Lunch at The Bridge Church in Chepstow for the warm welcome! This is a weekly event offering a warm space and free hot meals to men in the community – a brilliant local initiative. I last visited during the election campaign, so it was great to check in again.View post ↗
Another BIG month supporting residents across Monmouthshire! 👇 ✅ Worked on 475 cases raised by local residents ✅ Resolved and closed 236 cases ✅ Responded to 757 emails on local and national queries ✅ Attended 18 local visits/meetings Please get in touch if you need my support!View post ↗
I hosted another in-person surgery in Abergavenny last week - it was great to speak with residents and see how I can support them with the issues they’re facing. If you have a specific issue you think I can help with, please get in touch. 🤝View post ↗
JOIN MY TEAM: I’m looking for a Caseworker to help me support residents across Monmouthshire. If you'd like to learn more and apply, click here 👉 www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...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.
The hon. Gentleman put forward a veritable smorgasbord of amendments in the Bill Committee, and all those issues were discussed. It is so important that Ofwat retains its independence. It is extremely relevant to point out, however, that during the coalition years and the 14 year …Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] · 2025-02-11
Had a brilliant time at the Armed Forces Day event at Caldicot Castle - thanks MCC for putting on such a great day. 🏴🇬🇧 Apologies if you can't hear me too well… the Caldicot Male Voice Choir were in full force and putting on a fantastic show (as usual)!! 🎶Bluesky post · 2025-07-02
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £211,272. Rank: #420 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 237 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £220,028. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
36 items for review
- £564 Single claim of £564.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 21/08/2024.
- £661 Single claim of £660.72 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 21/07/2024.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/12/2024.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/02/2025.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/09/2024.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/11/2024.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
- £2,441 Single claim of £2,440.83 for Rent (Accommodation) on 17/10/2024.
- £775 Single claim of £774.81 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £758 Single claim of £757.99 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £646 Single claim of £645.93 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £880 Single claim of £880.05 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,820 Single claim of £1,820.26 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £547 Single claim of £547.20 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 27/09/2024.
- £3,308 Single claim of £3,308.10 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 11/03/2025.
- £3,524 Single claim of £3,523.50 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 25/02/2025.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline) on 26/09/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Internet) on 26/09/2024.
- £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 11/12/2024.
- £1,117 Single claim of £1,117.08 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
- £580 Single claim of £579.90 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 28/03/2025.
- £650 Single claim of £650.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 15/01/2025.
- £920 Single claim of £920.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 20/12/2024.
- £650 Single claim of £650.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 15/01/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £203,228
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£152,360
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,010
Other office equipment0
£3,524
ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY COST0
£3,308
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
0
£2,441
0
£2,441
0
£2,441
[***] - First month´s rent -0
£2,441
0
£2,441
0
£2,441
0
£2,441
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,820
Not Applicable0
£1,504
Landline0
£1,500
Internet0
£1,500
Elected Technologies renewal0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
WYE MEDIA0
£1,256
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-256 nights
£1,166
Year on year
FY 24-25 199 claims £212,774
FY 25-26 38 claims £7,254
Travel
£12,467 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£18,043 paid across 9 nights.
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