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Fabian Hamilton

Labour MP for Leeds North East

Elected 1997-05-01

Constituency outline of Leeds North East with neighbours greyed
Leeds North East
£278.9K Expenses claimed · rank #159 of 650
£2.8K Donations received
0 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 FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Fabian Hamilton on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
THURSDAY: We have four excellent Labour candidates who are ready to serve our communities in Alwoodley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Moortown and Meanwood. Vote Labour tomorrow for dedicated community champions who will work tirelessly for local residents. Read more about the candidates👇
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Bluesky
Today, on Yom HaShoah, we commemorate the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. I’m thinking of the Leeds Jewish Community and members of my own family who suffered so much during this vile period in history. We must confront antisemitism in all its forms.
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Bluesky
A privilege to meet with Ukrainian MPs in parliament with the British Group Inter Parliamentary Union. I’m honoured to lead a group of MPs who are committed to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. The 🇺🇦 flag was flown over Downing Street for the visit. 🇬🇧 will always stand with Ukraine.
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Bluesky
I’m extremely thankful to the courageous families who continue to campaign for answers so other families don’t have to suffer the same tragedies. 2/2
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Bluesky
I’m grateful to Wes Streeting for listening to bereaved families from Leeds and confirming that Donna Ockenden will chair the Leeds maternity investigation. When I raised this with the Health Secretary in Parliament, he committed to doing everything he can to ensure families get answers. 1/2
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Bluesky
Labour promised that we would bring energy bills down. That’s exactly what’s happening from April, when energy bills are going to be reduced by £117. This is because of the decisions made at the last Budget. Read more from the BBC 👇
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Bluesky
☪️ Wishing my Muslim friends and the Leeds Muslim community a peaceful and blessed holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!
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Bluesky
Brexit Britain is finished. With Labour, Britain is reclaiming its place in the world, fuelled by a reset of our relationship with our European partners. The Prime Minister is right. There is no British security without Europe and there is no European security without Britain.
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £278,935. Rank: #159 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£238,906
Office
£23,897
Accommodation
£10,363
Travel
£5,220

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 250 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £538,198. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

43 items for review
  • £973 Single claim of £973.16 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 21/04/2024.
  • £1,002 Single claim of £1,001.55 for Insurance - buildings (Accommodation) on 10/06/2024.
  • £666 Single claim of £666.00 for Moving Fees (Legal costs) on 28/01/2025.
  • £7,350 Single claim of £7,350.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 29/01/2025.
  • £3,263 Single claim of £3,262.80 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £549 Single claim of £548.71 for Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection (Miscellaneous) on 15/04/2024.
  • £1,224 Single claim of £1,224.42 for Bought-in services (Administrative services) on 22/04/2024.
  • £999 Single claim of £999.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 22/11/2024.
  • £1,250 Single claim of £1,250.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 08/01/2025.
  • £1,199 Single claim of £1,199.00 for Mobile telephone - equipment purchase (Office Costs) on 24/11/2024.
  • £14,315 Single claim of £14,315.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/11/2024.
  • £810 Single claim of £810.00 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £967 Single claim of £967.15 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £912 Single claim of £912.05 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 20/04/2023.
  • £985 Single claim of £985.32 for Insurance - buildings (Accommodation) on 14/06/2023.
  • £553 Single claim of £553.15 for Utilities (Water) on 05/03/2024.
  • £579 Single claim of £578.78 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.06 for Hotel - European (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
  • £3,997 Single claim of £3,996.70 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
  • £1,099 Single claim of £1,099.00 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 14/03/2024.
  • £549 Single claim of £549.00 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 17/03/2024.
  • £1,001 Single claim of £1,001.01 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Internet) on 17/03/2023.
  • £969 Single claim of £969.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 13/11/2023.
  • £1,250 Single claim of £1,250.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/12/2023.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £511,759

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£238,906
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£215,590
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£14,315
29/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Three months rental in advance for new London flat0
£7,350
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£3,997
28/11/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
[***]0
£3,630
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,263
18/11/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
Caseworker Software for Constituency0
£1,476
08/01/2025Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Landlord’s invoice for redecoration of constituency office0
£1,250
05/12/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£1,250
05/01/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£1,250
01/02/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£1,250
05/03/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£1,250
02/04/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£1,250
22/04/2024Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Administrative services0
£1,224
24/11/2024Office CostsMobile telephone - equipment purchaseFY 24-25
APPLE STORE R3720
£1,199
31/03/2024Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-246 nights
£1,140
14/03/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 23-24
Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories0
£1,099
06/05/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
Domain hosting charge and maintence0
£1,020
10/06/2024AccommodationInsurance - buildingsFY 24-25
One third of annual buildings insurance for London accommodation0
£1,002

Year on year

FY 23-24 107 claims £251,473
FY 24-25 95 claims £278,935
FY 25-26 48 claims £7,791

Travel

£12,715 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£12,928 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £2,786 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Friends of Israel £2,786

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