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Gregor Poynton

Labour MP for Livingston

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Livingston with neighbours greyed
Livingston
£226.9K Expenses claimed · rank #333 of 650
£10.0K Donations received
6 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 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 Gregor Poynton on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
Read more here: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Bluesky
This builds on hundreds of arrests, thousands of premises inspected, and millions of pounds in criminal assets already seized. This crackdown sends a clear message: we are taking back our high streets, backing legitimate local businesses, and driving organised crime out of our communities.
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Bluesky
£30 million is being directed into enforcement, with targeted raids, closure orders, and cash seizures forming a major new push to clean up high streets across the country.
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Bluesky
The UK Labour Government is taking firm action against organised crime gangs exploiting our high streets through rogue businesses that launder money, exploit workers, and fuel local crime.
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Bluesky
Visit their website here: theootsider.co.uk
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Bluesky
All items are handmade in Livingston to order, and delivered in partnership with charities to reach those most in need. If you’re a wild swimmer, or just need a reliable jacket for Scotland’s unpredictable weather, The Ootsider is well worth a look and you’ll be supporting a great cause.
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Bluesky
The Ootsider is a brilliant local business that combines making great products with a social purpose. For every two dry robes sold, one Sleeping Coat is made from the same high-quality materials and given free to someone experiencing homelessness. So far, over 320 coats have been distributed.
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Bluesky
An encounter with a man sleeping rough in the Glasgow winter inspired John Keough to take action, beyond offering a meal. By combining bespoke dry robes with sleeping bags, The Ootsider “Sleeping Coat” was born.
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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.

Chagos Islands Sovereignty Absent / no vote
Does the Secretary of State agree that it is telling that one of the many Tory Prime Ministers that we had over their 14 years in Government, the right hon. Member for Richmond and Northallerton (Rishi Sunak), said in 2023 that he wanted to conclude a deal soon. Is it not the cas …
Diego Garcia Military Base · 2025-05-22
Illegal Migration Act Repeal Voted FOR
📈 Labour is driving economic growth and backing British businesses through the European Partnership Bill and the Regulating for Growth Bill 🚤 Labour is introducing an Immigration and Asylum Bill to strengthen border security and make the system fairer for everyone 2/3
Bluesky post · 2026-05-18
NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
- 9,000 additional apprenticeships - 125,000 new homes - Action to cut NHS waiting lists - More classroom assistants and specialist teachers - Mobile phones out of classrooms to improve attainment
Bluesky post · 2026-05-06

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £226,851. Rank: #333 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£149,174
Office
£30,374
Accommodation
£10,736
Travel
£32,344

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 268 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £238,285. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

39 items for review
  • £1,360 Single claim of £1,360.17 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 14/02/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/10/2024.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/12/2024.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/12/2024.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/01/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/03/2025.
  • £2,325 Single claim of £2,324.67 for Air travel (Dependant Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £20,776 Single claim of £20,775.89 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £615 Single claim of £614.93 for Parking (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,292 Single claim of £1,291.87 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,340 Single claim of £1,340.02 for Vehicle hire cost (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £525 Single claim of £524.99 for Vehicle hire cost (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £4,223 Single claim of £4,223.17 for Removals (Miscellaneous) on 24/01/2025.
  • £1,716 Single claim of £1,716.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 26/11/2024.
  • £664 Single claim of £663.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £945 Single claim of £944.51 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 15/03/2025.
  • £722 Single claim of £722.22 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 20/11/2024.
  • £1,309 Single claim of £1,308.52 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 14/03/2025.
  • £510 Single claim of £510.00 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 20/03/2025.
  • £2,160 Single claim of £2,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 23/01/2025.
  • £2,160 Single claim of £2,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 23/01/2025.
  • £2,160 Single claim of £2,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
  • £2,160 Single claim of £2,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
  • £2,052 Single claim of £2,052.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
  • £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/11/2024.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £215,651

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£138,220
31/03/2025MP TravelAir travelFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£20,776
21/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£9,600
24/01/2025MiscellaneousRemovalsFY 24-25
PICKFORDS.CO.UK0
£4,223
31/03/2025Dependant TravelAir travelFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,325
23/01/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,160
23/01/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,160
04/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,160
04/02/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,160
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,052
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2510 nights
£1,956
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,860
13/11/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
[***]Gregor Poynton-[***]-Rent0
£1,800
26/11/2024Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 24-25
BIG LIME SIGNS AND GRA0
£1,716
10/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***]Gregor Poynton-[***]-1st Rent0
£1,600
30/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
03/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
30/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
04/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
16/07/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476

Year on year

FY 24-25 213 claims £226,721
FY 25-26 55 claims £11,565

Travel

£32,342 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£15,593 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £10,000 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Together Limited £10,000 2024-04-01

Gifts and Hospitality

1 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.

Centre for Turkey Studies (Ceftus Ltd)
From: Centre for Turkey Studies (Ceftus Ltd) Value: 300 2026-02-24

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