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Judith Cummins

Labour MP for Bradford South

Elected 2015-05-07

Constituency outline of Bradford South with neighbours greyed
Bradford South
£301.6K Expenses claimed · rank #70 of 650
£0 Donations received
1 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 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 Judith Cummins on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
Tomorrow! @ageukbradford.bsky.social are hosting their Silver Sunday Coffee Morning at their Queensbury Hub - 22 High Street Queensbury - tomorrow morning, 10-12 am. Come along to celebrate older people across the Bradford district, with coffee, cakes and a nostalgia themed quiz and jigsaws☕🧩
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Bluesky
The actions of Israel in Gaza have led to a humanitarian crisis that has had an unprecedented impact on the Palestinian people. It is right that the UK government stands up for justice and peace. 🌹
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Bluesky
This afternoon the UK Government, along with the Governments of Canada and Australia, have taken the decision to recognise a Palestinian state. 1/2
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Ninety-seven years today since women won the vote on equal terms with men. Today there are 263 women MPs in Parliament - including all three Deputy Speakers. This morning, Centenary Action organised a commemorative photo, with sashes by Re:make Newport.
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Today, Bradford remembered the Bradford Pals battalions - the friends and neighbours who signed up to fight alongside one another in the Great War. 109 years ago today, some 1770 Pals were killed or injured on the first day of the horrific Battle of the Somme. We will remember.
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The fall in waiting lists in Bradford and across Yorkshire is an important first step on the NHS’s road to recovery. We all deserve an NHS that is fit for the future, so that patients get treatment quickly when needed. Read more: www.judithcummins.org.uk/post/nhs-wai...
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Bluesky
Today marks the start of #ArmedForcesWeek, where we recognise the profound contribution of our servicemen and women to the safety of the United Kingdom. And, at the flag-raising ceremony in Parliament today, it was a special pleasure to meet a serviceman from Bradford!
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Bluesky
I welcome investment in schools in Bradford South through the Condition Improvement Fund. This funding will ensure that vital maintenance work can be carried out to create a high-quality working environment for pupils. #bradford #schools #conditionimprovementfund
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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.

Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Absent / no vote
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government new clause 6— Offshore income gains: savings . Government new clause 7— Pensions: abolition of the lifetime allowance charge . New clause 1— Report on fairness and scope of the loan charge settlement opportunity …
Finance (No. 2) Bill · 2026-03-11
Farmers' Inheritance Tax Absent / no vote
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government new clause 6— Offshore income gains: savings . Government new clause 7— Pensions: abolition of the lifetime allowance charge . New clause 1— Report on fairness and scope of the loan charge settlement opportunity …
Finance (No. 2) Bill · 2026-03-11
NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
The fall in waiting lists in Bradford and across Yorkshire is an important first step on the NHS’s road to recovery. We all deserve an NHS that is fit for the future, so that patients get treatment quickly when needed. Read more: www.judithcummins.org.uk/post/nhs-wai...
Bluesky post · 2025-06-24

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £301,560. Rank: #70 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£242,156
Office
£27,624
Accommodation
£22,110
Travel
£9,670

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 439 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £608,315. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

87 items for review
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 10/10/2024.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 06/12/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 12/09/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 06/02/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 27/03/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 30/01/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 21/11/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
  • £975 Single claim of £975.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 06/07/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 06/11/2024.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 17/01/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 23/01/2025.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 28/02/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 28/11/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 17/10/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 05/09/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 14/03/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 28/10/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 19/12/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 16/05/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 20/03/2025.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 11/11/2024.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 03/03/2025.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 13/02/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £533,124

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£234,933
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£216,649
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£15,490
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£5,995
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£5,395
12/04/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
28/04/2023StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
03/10/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£3,750
02/04/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£3,750
04/07/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£3,750
05/01/2024Office CostsRentFY 23-24
0
£3,750
10/02/2025Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Installation of a new door / opening at constituency office0
£3,323
31/01/2025Office CostsMoving FeesFY 24-25
Legal costs0
£2,443
31/03/2024Staff TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,336
08/06/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,302
10/04/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,302
09/05/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,302
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,940
07/02/2025StaffingRecruitment Services &CostsFY 24-25
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£1,750
26/08/2025StaffingRecruitment Services &CostsFY 25-26
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£1,750

Year on year

FY 23-24 204 claims £281,859
FY 24-25 167 claims £301,823
FY 25-26 68 claims £24,633

Travel

£19,468 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£59,947 paid across 242 nights.

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