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Daniel Francis

Labour MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Bexleyheath and Crayford with neighbours greyed
Bexleyheath and Crayford
£143.8K Expenses claimed · rank #897 of 650
£0 Donations received
3 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 AGAINST 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 Daniel Francis on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
NEW: Fuel duty will not rise this year. When global events push up prices, working people feel it first. That’s why we’re acting to keep costs down, extending the cut on fuel duty for the rest of the year. This will support millions of drivers and protect household budgets.
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Bluesky
Hi Mark, I can’t interfere during the process but I am fully aware of the issues at the start of last week & subsequent actions taken, which party agents & the council will have discussed. If you have a specific concern send me an email & I will raise with the council.
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Bluesky
Please see my statement below following the final declaration in Bexley’s local elections on Friday evening. 👇
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Bluesky
Please see my statement following discussions held earlier today regarding the future of VCD Athletic FC at the Oakwood Ground
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Bluesky
Friday’s event showcasing TMR services across #England was a great success, featuring a range of stalls and strong participation from local authorities. @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk #Bexley @northendlabour @danfrancis02.bsky.social #community #communitycohesion #communitiespowerandcelebrations
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Bluesky
Happy Easter to everyone celebrating across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency.
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Bluesky
Been out speaking to residents in West Heath ward this week. It was fantastic to see the amazing post box toppers designed by Bostall Library Knit 'n Natterers in King Harold’s Way & by Teresa in The Pantiles. Thanks for your hard work which I know everyone appreciates 🐣
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Bluesky
Sending best wishes to everyone across Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Northumberland Heath and Slade Green who are marking Good Friday. ✝️
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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.

VAT on Private Schools Voted AGAINST
For the record, my wife is a special educational needs co-ordinator in a local authority school and one of our children is in receipt of an EHCP. I have heard accounts from parents and seen at first hand the decisions local state schools have had to make to cut their budgets. Tea …
VAT: Independent Schools · 2024-10-08
Assisted Dying Bill Voted AGAINST
I agree with the hon. Member that people in those circumstances should be able to seek an assisted death. However, the Bill allows someone to say to a doctor on a panel, “I want to go because I do not want to be a burden,” even if they are not suffering at that point in time. It …
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-06-20
NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
Great to be out on the doorstep in Northumberland Heath this morning with Cllrs Baljeet Gill & Wendy Perfect receiving lots of positive feedback about their work in the area & support for the Government’s work introducing 30 hours free childcare & reducing NHS waiting lists
Bluesky post · 2025-10-07

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £143,753. Rank: #897 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£124,118
Office
£19,401
Travel
£234

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 89 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £152,229. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

18 items for review
  • £1,439 Single claim of £1,439.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
  • £936 Single claim of £935.64 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 18/03/2025.
  • £2,663 Single claim of £2,663.14 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 04/03/2025.
  • £3,524 Single claim of £3,523.50 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 04/03/2025.
  • £502 Single claim of £502.17 for Rent (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
  • £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 29/07/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 29/07/2024.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.60 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 18/11/2024.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.60 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 18/11/2024.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.61 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 11/04/2025.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.61 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 11/04/2025.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.61 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 11/04/2025.
  • £536 Single claim of £535.50 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £599 Single claim of £598.60 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 18/11/2024.
  • £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Bought-in services (Comms & Media) on 24/11/2025.
  • £1,000 Single claim of £1,000.00 for Bought-in services (Professional & consultancy) on 01/06/2025.
  • £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 17/06/2025.
  • £664 Single claim of £663.60 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 18/08/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £146,955

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£114,362
04/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£3,582
04/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£3,524
03/10/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
04/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£2,663
17/06/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
29/07/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
04/03/2025Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 24-25
GREYCOT PRESS LIMITED [200011725-3492]0
£1,439
24/11/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£1,200
20/01/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£1,194
09/02/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£1,194
19/06/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£1,194
01/06/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Professional & consultancy0
£1,000
18/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£936
18/08/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 25-26
XMA September 20250
£664
29/07/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£600
11/04/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
XMA March 20250
£599
11/04/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
XMA March 20250
£599
11/04/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
XMA March 20250
£599
18/11/2024Office CostsStationery & printingFY 24-25
XMA December 20240
£599

Year on year

FY 24-25 69 claims £143,813
FY 25-26 20 claims £8,416

Travel

£234 paid across 0 trips.

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