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Jessica Toale

Labour MP for Bournemouth West

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Bournemouth West with neighbours greyed
Bournemouth West
£208.9K Expenses claimed · rank #436 of 650
£5.0K Donations received
5 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

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
I'm delighted that Dorset Innovation Park will receive a share of £20m in new government funding for drone development. This will help to secure more skilled, well-paid jobs for local people. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2606704...
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Bluesky
🌟It was lovely to speak with Poonam from the Community Action Network (CAN) this week! CAN connects individuals, families, community groups and charities across BCP so people can access services and opportunities they need to thrive. 🔗 can100.org/wellbeing-co...
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Bluesky
In Parliament last week, I spoke about women prescribed DES (diethylstilbestrol). I've called on the Minister to meet with DES campaigners and ensure their voices and lived experiences shape our women's health strategy.
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Bluesky
Proud, safe and connected. It’s how we all want to feel in our local area. ⬇️ Read my latest @bournemouthecho column about how your priorities shape my work. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2603383...
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Bluesky
🎞️ Bournemouth is home to world-class creative industries - but UK companies like Outpost VFX are losing work overseas because our incentives aren't competitive enough. This week I asked the Minister to meet with industry leaders to protect these high-skill jobs.
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Bluesky
Knife crime leaves a lasting mark on communities, I’m pleased that this Labour government is taking steps towards the serious action needed. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2602430...
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Bluesky
Glad to back this Labour Government plan to halve knife crime, focused on tech, policing, schools and prevention. From school support to tackling County Lines, this is real action. Proud to highlight Tracy Jose’s powerful work in our constituency, community led change matters 💙
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Bluesky
Your priorities - safer streets, healthcare, housing, environment & our town centre have guided my work in Bournemouth West for the past 18 months. Now help shape what’s next. 📅 Fri 17 April, 5:30–6:30pm 👉 jessicatoale.com/priorities-event
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NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
📉 Great news! NHS waiting lists at lowest in nearly 3 years - down 312,000 since July 2024. Here in Bournemouth West, UHD waiting lists down nearly 5,000 since the election. November saw second biggest monthly fall in 15 years, despite winter pressures. www.independent.co.uk …
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £208,947. Rank: #436 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£161,255
Office
£26,609
Accommodation
£14,701
Travel
£6,232

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 168 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £233,975. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

33 items for review
  • £1,400 Single claim of £1,400.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/07/2024.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/11/2024.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/01/2025.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/09/2024.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/12/2024.
  • £1,151 Single claim of £1,150.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/08/2024.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/08/2024.
  • £1,995 Single claim of £1,995.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/10/2024.
  • £535 Single claim of £535.45 for Rail (Dependant Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £665 Single claim of £664.65 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,882 Single claim of £1,881.79 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £2,520 Single claim of £2,520.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 17/02/2025.
  • £4,950 Single claim of £4,950.36 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 06/03/2025.
  • £1,499 Single claim of £1,499.30 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 06/02/2025.
  • £1,172 Single claim of £1,171.56 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 28/03/2025.
  • £554 Single claim of £554.00 for Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase (Internet) on 19/03/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,599.60 for Rent (Office Costs) on 14/01/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,599.60 for Rent (Office Costs) on 15/10/2024.
  • £2,760 Single claim of £2,760.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/02/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,599.60 for Rent (Office Costs) on 14/11/2024.
  • £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/09/2024.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,599.60 for Rent (Office Costs) on 17/12/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 23/09/2024.
  • £943 Single claim of £942.90 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 23/09/2024.
  • £504 Single claim of £504.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 10/04/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £217,101

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£149,636
31/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Professional & consultancy0
£12,000
30/03/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Professional & consultancy0
£6,000
06/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£4,950
03/10/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
18/02/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£2,760
17/02/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Other office equipment0
£2,520
13/09/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
[***] - First rent -0
£2,300
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,059
24/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Constituency Accommodation - Nov - Dec 20240
£1,995
24/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Rent for constituency accommodation0
£1,995
24/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Constituency Accommodation - Sept - Oct 20240
£1,995
24/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Constituency Accommodation - Dec 2024 - Jan 20250
£1,995
24/08/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Constituency Accommodation - Aug-Sept 20240
£1,995
24/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Constituency Accommodation - Oct - Nov 20240
£1,995
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,882
14/01/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
15/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
14/11/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600
17/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,600

Year on year

FY 24-25 124 claims £210,982
FY 25-26 44 claims £22,993

Travel

£6,232 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£14,701 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £5,000 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Together Limited £5,000 2024-04-02

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