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 John Slinger on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
As ever, I was inspired by the words of my friend and colleague @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social speaking of the @dignityindying.org.uk reception. Incredibly moving, compassionate & strong speeches from all - and clear that we will continue this campaign and we’ll win.View post ↗
…meanwhile in the real world… The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year from 0.8% to 1%. Labour…delivering with Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves!View post ↗
I’m glad to have joined a growing number of my Labour MP colleagues in signing this statement supporting the Prime Minister and opposing a leadership contest. I was also glad to help with the process of putting this together.View post ↗
My article for @LabourList: Serious times call for serious leaders so Starmer must stay labourlist.org/2026/05/seri...View post ↗
3 things to remember before voting in the local elections today in Rugby…View post ↗
Mega team out ahead of polling day tomorrow for our brilliant candidate Alan Pavis (Newbold & Brownsover Ward) 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇View post ↗
Fab team canvassing tonight for fab candidate Cllr Richard Harrington in Benn Ward! Lots of support. 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇View post ↗
What new laws have been passed since the election in a nutshell 👇View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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As my hon. Friend was giving his eloquent and excellent speech, I was reminded of a comedy series called “Blackadder”, in which such bizarre electoral practices happened on our television screens. It is a shame that they seem to be happening even today.House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill · 2025-09-04
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £168,612. Rank: #748 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 188 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £177,835. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
32 items for review
- £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 26/07/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/02/2025.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 06/03/2025.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 06/01/2025.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/08/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/11/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/12/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 08/10/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 06/09/2024.
- £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,307 Single claim of £2,307.48 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Bought-in services (Professional & consultancy) on 02/10/2024.
- £790 Single claim of £789.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 04/10/2024.
- £1,286 Single claim of £1,286.04 for Equipment - purchase (Television) on 07/11/2024.
- £970 Single claim of £969.71 for Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase (Landline) on 10/01/2025.
- £3,600 Single claim of £3,600.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 19/11/2024.
- £3,000 Single claim of £3,000.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
- £1,808 Single claim of £1,808.32 for Rent (Office Costs) on 24/10/2024.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/11/2024.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
- £1,160 Single claim of £1,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
- £825 Single claim of £824.55 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 06/11/2024.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £163,063
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£115,131
Comms & Media0
£4,876
Alterations to office0
£3,600
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,307
Comms & Media0
£2,063
Comms & Media0
£2,000
[***]Faster Payment Form - First Partial MTH Rent + Second MTH Rent - [***]0
£1,808
0
£1,500
0
£1,500
0
£1,500
John Slinger - First Month´s Rent - [***]0
£1,500
0
£1,500
0
£1,500
0
£1,500
0
£1,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,478
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
Television0
£1,286
Comms & Media0
£1,233
Year on year
FY 24-25 156 claims £168,539
FY 25-26 32 claims £9,297
Travel
£4,977 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£14,485 paid across 0 nights.
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