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Sir Keir Starmer

Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras

Elected 2015-05-07

Constituency outline of Holborn and St Pancras with neighbours greyed
Holborn and St Pancras
£232.1K Expenses claimed · rank #307 of 650
£0 Donations received
16 Declared interests
0 Red flags
This MP's expenses cost £3.22 per taxpayer in Holborn and St Pancras per year. HMRC PAYE 2023-24, ONS constituency table.

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill

Recent Public Statements

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

gov.uk PM: Government turning progress into results for working people
PM says “our plan is working” as government delivers results on costs, migration control and growth Net migration down sharply to its lowest since 2021, inflation down faster than expected to 2.8%, and UK the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of the year “Great British Summer Savings” to help families afford more time together this summe…
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gov.uk Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of attractions thanks to Government action. Throughout summer, VAT will be temporarily cut to help reduce the cost of days out and support businesses by increasing footfall as government launches Great British Summer Savi…
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gov.uk Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts
Free bus travel for children throughout August, helping families across England get out and explore Comes as products including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts set to see targeted cuts to agri-food tariffs, to help to reduce pressure on food prices. Move is latest in government drive to support families and help ease pressures on household budgets.…
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gov.uk PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 20 May 2026
The Prime Minister spoke with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine this evening. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine and set out our ongoing commitment to do everything possible to debilitate and degrade Putin’s war machine. He outlined how the UK was ramping up measures to crack down on Russia’s economy including through…
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gov.uk Memorial service to remember Infected Blood victims
A service of recognition, remembrance and reflection for the infected blood community will take place at St Paul’s today, on the eve of the second anniversary of the Infected Blood Inquiry reporting. The service has been designed by the Infected Blood Memorial Committee in consultation with the wider community. The service will provide an opportunity to reme…
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gov.uk Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs
Costs lower for millions of drivers as government holds pump prices down, extending the 5p fuel duty cut until the end of year Hauliers get a 12-month road tax holiday saving up to £912 per vehicle, red diesel slashed to its lowest rate in over 20 years until the end of the year Chancellor keeps taxes down for drivers after strong growth at the start of the …
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gov.uk Largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament
Small Business Protections Bill introduced to Parliament to back small businesses with the toughest late payment regime in the G7 Stronger new powers for the Small Business Commissioner to investigate, adjudicate disputes and fine persistent late payers with potential penalties worth tens of millions New 60-day cap on payment terms for large firms, mandatory…
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gov.uk PM: "We're in a fight for the soul of this country" as more extremists blocked from coming to the UK ahead of Unite the Kingdom March
Eleven foreign far-right agitators have been blocked from coming to the UK, ahead of the unpatriotic Unite the Kingdom March Prime Minister warns violent thugs who spew hatred on our streets will face the full force of the law Saturday expected be one of the busiest days for policing in recent years, as thousands descend on the capital Eleven foreign far-rig…
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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Rwanda Deportation Scheme Cancellation Absent / no vote
The Conservatives tried an open borders experiment; we are now tackling illegal migration. They talked about flights; we have already removed 24,000 people with no right to be here. Under their Rwanda scheme, which was only ever supposed to return, I think, 300 people a year, wha …
Engagements · 2025-04-02

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £232,065. Rank: #307 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£198,757
Office
£33,060
Travel
£145

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 124 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £496,152. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

14 items for review
  • £14,002 Single claim of £14,002.19 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 15/05/2025.
  • £14,204 Single claim of £14,203.67 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 31/05/2024.
  • £634 Single claim of £633.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 09/08/2023.
  • £634 Single claim of £633.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 02/11/2023.
  • £634 Single claim of £633.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 28/03/2023.
  • £634 Single claim of £633.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 30/01/2024.
  • £2,000 Single claim of £2,000.00 for Moving Fees (Legal costs) on 12/12/2023.
  • £5,000 Single claim of £5,000.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/10/2023.
  • £5,000 Single claim of £5,000.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/04/2023.
  • £5,000 Single claim of £5,000.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 27/07/2023.
  • £690 Single claim of £690.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 31/05/2023.
  • £1,054 Single claim of £1,053.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 02/09/2025.
  • £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 02/06/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £489,222

31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£229,716
31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£198,717
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£14,204
15/05/2025Office CostsBusiness ratesFY 24-25
Business rates bill for FY2023-2024 and 2024-2025 [200011752-0]0
£14,002
06/10/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
L B CAMDEN IVR0
£5,000
18/04/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
L B CAMDEN IVR0
£5,000
27/07/2023Office CostsRentFY 23-24
L B CAMDEN IVR0
£5,000
28/04/2023StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
12/12/2023Office CostsMoving FeesFY 23-24
Legal costs0
£2,000
02/06/2025Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 25-26
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
02/09/2025Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 25-26
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£1,054
31/05/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£720
31/05/2023Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 23-24
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£690
09/08/2023Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 23-24
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£634
02/11/2023Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 23-24
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£634
28/03/2023Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 23-24
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£634
30/01/2024Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 23-24
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£634
06/01/2025Office CostsMobile telephone - equipment purchaseFY 24-25
Constituency office mobile phone and protective case0
£464
10/01/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 23-24
Printer, photocopier & scanner0
£451
28/09/2023Office CostsAdvertising and contact cardsFY 23-24
CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL0
£420

Year on year

FY 23-24 63 claims £258,381
FY 24-25 49 claims £232,301
FY 25-26 12 claims £5,471

Travel

£145 paid across 0 trips.

Gifts and Hospitality

47 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.

Signed England Women's Rugby Shirt
From: England Women's Rugby Team Value: 500 03/03/2026
Hamper of Chequers branded foodstuffs and items
From: President Alexander Stubb of Finland Value: Above Limit 26/03/2026
The English Football League
From: The English Football League Value: 900 2026-03-22
Ellesborough Golf Club
From: Ellesborough Golf Club Value: 2073 per annum 2026-03-27
Signed England Women's Rugby Shirt
From: Women's England Rugby Team Value: 500 01/02/2026
Health Food Hamper
From: Holland and Barrett Value: 142.7 05/02/2026
Munich Security Conference
From: Munich Security Conference Value: Value unknown 2026-02-13
North East Chamber of Commerce
From: North East Chamber of Commerce Value: Value unknown 2026-02-25
Horse Ornament
From: President Subianto of Indonesia Value: Above Limit 20/01/2025
Range of British Manufactured Goods*
From: President Xi of China Value: Above Limit 28/01/2025
Range of British Manufactured Goods**
From: Madame Peng Liyuan Value: Above Limit 28/01/2025
Range of British Manufactured Goods ***
From: Premier Li Qiang of China Value: Above Limit 28/01/2025
Tea Set, Year of the Horse Ornament
From: President Xi of China Value: Above Limit 28/01/2025
3 x Flutes, Books
From: Premier Li Qiang of China Value: Above Limit 28/01/2025
Confectionery
From: Dawoodi Bohra Community Value: Above Limit 2025-12-10
Confectionery
From: Ambassador of Kuwait Value: Above Limit 2025-12-11
Ornamental marble bowl
From: King Abdullah II of Jordan Value: Above Limit 2025-12-18
Food Hamper
From: Sultan of Brunei Value: Above Limit 2025-12-19
The Lady Mayor of the City of London
From: The Lady Mayor of the City of London Value: Value Unknown 2025-12-01
2 x Coffee Table Books, Wine
From: Hotel Fasano, Rio De Janeiro Value: Above Limit 05/11/2025
Leather Padfolio Cardholder Case
From: Mariya Dykalo Value: Above Limit 05/11/2025
Wine, Sparkling Wine, Bronze Statuette, Briefcase
From: Government of South Africa Value: Above Limit 21/11/2025
Royal British Legion
From: Royal British Legion Value: 90 2025-11-08
Porcelain Plate
From: Professor Hasan Doğan, Chief of Cabinet to the President of Turkey Value: Above Limit 2025-10-27
Porcelain Vase, Silver Photograph Frame
From: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey Value: Above Limit 2025-10-27
Caroline Waterston, Editor-in-Chief of The Mirror
From: Caroline Waterston, Editor-in-Chief of The Mirror Value: Value Unknown 2025-10-20
Wooden carving
From: President Abbas of Palestine Value: Above limit 08/09/2025
Book: Children of London
From: Richard Bradbury Value: Above limit 15/09/2025
Sake server set
From: Nissan Motor Corporation Value: Above limit 15/09/2025
Red Ministerial Box
From: President of the United States of America Value: Above limit 16/09/2025
Silk Scarf
From: First Lady of the United States of America Value: Above limit 16/09/2025
Personalised golf club
From: President and First Lady of the United States of America Value: Above limit 17/09/2025
Personalised silver necklace
From: President and First Lady of the United States of America Value: Above limit 17/09/2025
Personalised silver cufflinks
From: President and First Lady of the United States of America Value: Above limit 17/09/2025
Display model of Nvidia AI Supercomputer
From: Nvidia Value: Above limit 18/09/2025
Clothing items
From: Condé Nast Value: Above limit 22/09/2025
Personalised Australian Rugby League jersey; leather boots; beer
From: Prime Minister Albanese of Australia Value: Above limit 26/09/2025
Book and tie
From: President Macron of France Value: Above limit 10/07/2025
Special Edition whisky
From: Trump Turnberry Hotel Value: Above limit 28/07/2025
Book and golf club
From: President of the United States of America Value: Above limit 28/07/2025
Ornamental shield
From: Sultan of Oman Value: Above limit 30/07/2025
UEFA and FA
From: UEFA and FA Value: £1,060.44 27/07/2025
Variety of Canadian perishable and craft items given at the G7 meeting
From: Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada Value: Above limit 2025-06-16
Signed F1 Motor Racing Suit
From: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain Value: Above limit 2025-06-19
Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp
From: Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp Value: Value Unknown 2025-06-19
Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp
From: Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp Value: Value Unknown 2025-06-23
Food Hamper
From: The British Hamper Company Value: Above limit 2025-05-19

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