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John Slinger

Labour MP for Rugby

Elected 2024-07-04

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£168.6K Expenses claimed · rank #748 of 650
£0 Donations received
4 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 John Slinger on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

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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.
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…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!
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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.
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My article for @LabourList: Serious times call for serious leaders so Starmer must stay labourlist.org/2026/05/seri...
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3 things to remember before voting in the local elections today in Rugby…
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Mega team out ahead of polling day tomorrow for our brilliant candidate Alan Pavis (Newbold & Brownsover Ward) 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇
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Fab team canvassing tonight for fab candidate Cllr Richard Harrington in Benn Ward! Lots of support. 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇
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What new laws have been passed since the election in a nutshell 👇
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £168,612. Rank: #748 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£125,915
Office
£24,031
Accommodation
£13,690
Travel
£4,977

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

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£115,131
01/04/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£4,876
19/11/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Alterations to office0
£3,600
07/02/2025Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,307
22/11/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Comms & Media0
£2,063
16/12/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Comms & Media0
£2,000
24/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
[***]Faster Payment Form - First Partial MTH Rent + Second MTH Rent - [***]0
£1,808
20/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
06/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
06/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
21/08/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
John Slinger - First Month´s Rent - [***]0
£1,500
05/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
05/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
08/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
06/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£1,500
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,478
01/09/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
07/11/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Television0
£1,286
11/06/2025StaffingBought-in servicesFY 25-26
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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