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 AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Chris Ward on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
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Proud to support the launch of the National Youth Strategy pilot here in our area. It’s a positive step forward in making sure every young person has the chance to thrive, explore their potential and shape their own future. ✨View post ↗
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🚀 Big win for local businesses In my Cabinet Office role, I’m proud to be driving through changes that could unlock £1bn a year for SMEs and local firms. More public contracts for local firms👇 ✅ More local jobs ✅ Less red tape ✅ More public money staying in our communitiesView post ↗
🎉 We did it — Rottingdean Library is staying open! After a huge public outcry, thousands of residents signed petitions and made their voices heard. I couldn’t be prouder of our campaign to stand up for Rottingdean and residents who rely on our library 📚💪 www.theargus.co.uk/news/2566566...View post ↗
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ICYMI: Last week was the launch of England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy — a real step toward better support, earlier diagnosis and breaking stigma. I’ll be working to make sure these commitments deliver for men and boys across Brighton, Peacehaven & Saltdean.View post ↗
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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.
Millions of tiny plastic “bio-beads” washed up at Camber Sands after a sewage tanker incident — and Peacehaven’s treatment works uses the same process. This is a ticking timebomb. I’ve requested an urgent meeting with Southern Water to demand answers.Bluesky post · 2025-11-30
Today I joined remembrance services in Rottingdean and Peacehaven to honour all those who gave their lives in service to our country. It’s always deeply moving to see our communities come together to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present. We w …Bluesky post · 2025-11-09
Thank you to everyone who has written and spoken to me about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I will be voting for the Bill tomorrow. I’ve set out the reasons for this in the following letter, which I have sent to constituents.Bluesky post · 2024-11-28
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £203,111. Rank: #477 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 201 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £220,593. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
33 items for review
- £907 Single claim of £906.75 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 15/10/2024.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/02/2025.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/11/2024.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/12/2024.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
- £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/10/2024.
- £952 Single claim of £951.70 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £812 Single claim of £812.34 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 28/01/2025.
- £731 Single claim of £731.40 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 10/02/2025.
- £3,184 Single claim of £3,183.52 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 24/10/2024.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase (Landline & internet package) on 05/12/2024.
- £810 Single claim of £810.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 15/11/2024.
- £1,540 Single claim of £1,540.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 17/10/2024.
- £2,408 Single claim of £2,408.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 08/10/2024.
- £740 Single claim of £739.80 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/09/2024.
- £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 22/10/2024.
- £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 30/12/2024.
- £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 04/10/2024.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 04/10/2024.
- £864 Single claim of £864.00 for Venue hire, meetings & surgeries (Office Costs) on 10/10/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 14/11/2024.
- £800 Description / details contain MP's surname on 14/11/2024: ""
- £300 Description / details contain MP's surname on 14/11/2024: ""
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £203,319
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£158,787
0
£3,750
0
£3,750
0
£3,750
Other office equipment0
£3,184
Decorating, repairs and painting for new constituency office0
£2,408
Hive - Temp recruitment services - paid 08.04.250
£1,800
0
£1,725
0
£1,725
0
£1,725
0
£1,725
0
£1,725
[***]Chris Ward-[***]-1st rent0
£1,725
Installing new carpet for constituency office0
£1,540
CASEWORKER SOFTWARE YEARLY BILL0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,111
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£952
Council tax bill for constituency accomodation Oct 23-Mar240
£907
Hive invoice for recruiting Temp Caseworker0
£900
Year on year
FY 24-25 128 claims £203,093
FY 25-26 73 claims £17,500
Travel
£3,485 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£14,386 paid across 2 nights.
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