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Chris Ward

Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven with neighbours greyed
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
£203.1K Expenses claimed · rank #477 of 650
£0 Donations received
0 Declared interests
0 Red flags

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.

Bluesky
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. ✨
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Bluesky
🚀 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 communities
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Bluesky
🎉 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...
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Bluesky
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.
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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Water Company Regulation Voted FOR
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
Defence Spending 2.5% GDP Voted AGAINST
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
Assisted Dying Bill Voted FOR
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.

Staffing
£158,826
Office
£29,229
Accommodation
£11,572
Travel
£3,485

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

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£158,787
22/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
30/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
24/10/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£3,184
08/10/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Decorating, repairs and painting for new constituency office0
£2,408
08/04/2025Office CostsRecruitment Services &CostsFY 25-26
Hive - Temp recruitment services - paid 08.04.250
£1,800
11/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,725
07/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,725
11/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,725
10/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,725
09/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,725
10/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***]Chris Ward-[***]-1st rent0
£1,725
17/10/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Installing new carpet for constituency office0
£1,540
15/08/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
CASEWORKER SOFTWARE YEARLY BILL0
£1,476
04/10/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,111
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£952
15/10/2024AccommodationCouncil taxFY 24-25
Council tax bill for constituency accomodation Oct 23-Mar240
£907
17/11/2025StaffingRecruitment Services &CostsFY 25-26
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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