How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Dan Carden on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Strong communities are built when local people have a real stake in the future of the places they call home. Want to be involved in a £20m community-led initiative in Norris Green? Applications for the Community Board are now open: liverpool.gov.uk/council/prid...View post ↗
With the appointment of Ann-Marie as Chair, Norris Green #PrideInPlace is off to a fantastic start. I look forward to supporting Ann-Marie and the wider community to ensure this investment is led by, and delivers real benefits for, the people of Norris Green. liverpoolexpress.co.uk/chair-of-nor...View post ↗
At today's Foreign Affairs Committee session with Sir Oliver Robbins, I asked him what would have happened if Peter Mandelson's clearance had been denied.View post ↗
The broken rental market must be brought under control. In parts of my constituency, homes are being turned into HMO bedsits at an alarming rate, so landlords can charge even more rip-off rents. I called on Government to look again at the evidence on rent controls.View post ↗
Could you help steer a £20m community-led initiative in Norris Green? Just a few days left to apply: jobs.liverpool.gov.uk/jobs/job/Ind... #PrideInPlaceView post ↗
Today I was out around County Road asking residents to share their views on rent affordability in our area. Thanks to those who have already completed my survey. Your experiences will help me to fight for real change for Walton’s residents.View post ↗
You can watch the full speech here: www.youtube.com/live/-yvXpJ8...View post ↗
AI is profoundly transforming the world of work, but is our politics fit to meet the challenge?View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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I am sorry that I am the only Labour Back Bencher who wants to speak. I have huge respect for my hon. Friend, and I fear that I am not going to say anything he particularly likes. I have followed this matter as closely as possible, and I have gone along with the Government up to …Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill · 2026-01-26
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £298,675. Rank: #78 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 299 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £590,890. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
44 items for review
- £15,392 Single claim of £15,392.40 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £588 Single claim of £588.05 for Utilities (Electricity) on 25/10/2024.
- £7,519 Single claim of £7,519.06 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,202 Single claim of £1,201.79 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 22/05/2024.
- £783 Single claim of £782.99 for Mobile telephone - equipment purchase (Office Costs) on 30/03/2025.
- £4,600 Single claim of £4,600.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 28/05/2024.
- £7,150 Single claim of £7,150.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 29/08/2024.
- £1,227 Single claim of £1,226.68 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £559 Single claim of £559.02 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 09/01/2024.
- £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/03/2024.
- £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/02/2024.
- £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/01/2024.
- £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/12/2023.
- £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/12/2023.
- £923 Single claim of £922.90 for Rail (Dependant Travel) on 31/03/2024.
- £1,186 Single claim of £1,186.06 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
- £601 Single claim of £601.04 for Hotel - European (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
- £7,143 Single claim of £7,143.01 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
- £1,279 Single claim of £1,279.26 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 27/11/2023.
- £1,278 Single claim of £1,278.36 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 27/03/2023.
- £1,167 Single claim of £1,166.67 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/10/2023.
- £650 Single claim of £650.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/04/2024.
- £650 Single claim of £650.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 26/03/2024.
- £1,167 Single claim of £1,166.67 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/06/2023.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £552,789
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£250,237
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£220,973
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£15,392
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£7,519
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£7,150
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£7,143
CAUSEWAYCREATIVE.CO.UK0
£4,800
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-2417 nights
£3,190
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,294
0
£1,600
0
£1,600
0
£1,600
[***]0
£1,600
0
£1,600
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL0
£1,485
Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories0
£1,279
Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories0
£1,278
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,227
Year on year
FY 23-24 173 claims £278,806
FY 24-25 93 claims £298,626
FY 25-26 33 claims £13,458
Travel
£25,972 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£30,719 paid across 12 nights.
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