How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
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 Jeff Smith on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Today we remember the 22 lives lost nine years ago in the Manchester Arena attack on 22 May 2017. Manchester will always stand with those who died and were injured, and their loved ones, in remembrance and solidarity. 🐝View post ↗
I'm pleased to support the Foster Care Fortnight campaign, raising awareness of the every day realities of fostering. We urgently need 6,000 more foster carers across the UK to support children and young people to thrive. Find out more: www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/for-carers/b...View post ↗
Chorlton Pride is back with a fundraising event next Friday 29th May at The Beagle. Join chorlton pride for a game night with great prizes up for grabs, a raffle and a pride themed menu. See more details and book your tickets here: www.designmynight.com/manchester/r...View post ↗
Building on the foundations this Labour government has already made, we will build a stronger and fairer country that spreads opportunity for all. That is what last week's King’s Speech, and this Labour government’s second Parliamentary session, will deliver: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/05/21/t...View post ↗
MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee are inviting ideas for the next phase of our State of Play inquiry 🔍 Submit your ideas soon - the application window closes at 5pm on the 1st June 🔗 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...View post ↗
Here are some of the new laws that have been passed in Labour's first parliamentary session in a nutshell. Labour is on your side 🌹View post ↗
An interesting time to visit to Withington Girls School on Friday for a Q and A. Always great to see young people so engaged with the big issues facing their future and what's going on in Parliament. Thanks for having me.View post ↗
New stats show we now have over 1,600 more teachers in our colleges and sixth forms. With the 2,300 more we have in our secondaries and special schools, Labour is on our way to recruiting 6,500 more expert teachers. We're turning the Tory tide on teacher recruitment and retention. 📈View post ↗
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I attended Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Business’ event in Parliament to discuss the issues highlighted in their powerful documentary; sewage pollution, and the need for strong reform of the water sector. The documentary is an eye-opening watch, and highly recommended.Bluesky post · 2026-03-24
Despite the busiest winter on record, NHS waiting lists have continued to fall with this Labour Government. At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, waiting lists have fallen by 13,725 since the general election.Bluesky post · 2026-03-18
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £284,126. Rank: #147 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 369 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £573,578. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
39 items for review
- £15,600 Single claim of £15,600.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £5,859 Single claim of £5,858.95 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £4,600 Single claim of £4,600.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 12/04/2024.
- £9,500 Single claim of £9,500.04 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 18/06/2024.
- £527 Single claim of £526.95 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,123 Single claim of £1,123.13 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/01/2024.
- £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 02/05/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/08/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/07/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/11/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 15/06/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/12/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/10/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/02/2024.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/03/2024.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/09/2023.
- £1,300 Single claim of £1,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 02/04/2024.
- £5,858 Single claim of £5,857.70 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.
- £912 Single claim of £912.15 for IPSA RICS Valuation (Miscellaneous) on 23/02/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £799.60 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 13/04/2023.
- £4,200 Single claim of £4,200.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 28/04/2023.
- £792 Single claim of £791.67 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/06/2023.
- £792 Single claim of £791.67 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/03/2024.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £538,052
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£237,830
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£230,575
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£15,600
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£9,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£5,859
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£5,858
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,200
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£1,300
0
£1,300
0
£1,300
0
£1,300
0
£1,300
0
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0
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0
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0
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£1,150
Year on year
FY 23-24 186 claims £282,989
FY 24-25 144 claims £283,452
FY 25-26 39 claims £7,137
Travel
£14,826 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£31,050 paid across 0 nights.
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