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 Kevin Bonavia on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
After recent comments from local Green Party candidates and activists @alistrathern.bsky.social and I have written to @zackpolanski.bsky.social Party policy disagreements aside, antisemitism must not be tolerated in any form, and all parties are responsible for taking action to stamp it out.View post ↗
National security is the Government's first priority, and supporting Ukraine and strengthening our own national resilience go hand in hand. I’m proud of Stevenage's long history in building our defence capabilities, and know our town will continue to play a key role in this work.View post ↗
We remembered their selflessness, their bravery, their courage, their commitment and their individuality. May we always remember; may they never be forgotten.View post ↗
In Stevenage, Knebworth, Codicote, Datchworth and Aston, we remembered. We remembered those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. Who gave their tomorrow for our today.View post ↗
Wishing a very meaningful fast to all in our Jewish community across Stevenage and the villages observing Yom Kippur. G’mar chatima tovah!View post ↗
My statement on the East Coast Main Line Timetable Change - December 2025 You can view the impact in full on this microsite: ecmltimetable.info Please contact me on kevin.bonavia.mp@parliament.uk to share your views 📥View post ↗
Just a few days until my latest monthly online newsletter is sent out 📲 Join the nearly 1200 residents receiving free updates in their inbox about all things Stevenage, Knebworth, Codicote, Datchworth and Aston 📥 mailchi.mp/parliament/k...View post ↗
My monthly village advice surgery returns to Aston this September 🏘️ This is a great chance to meet with local residents by discussing issues and casework face to face 🗣️ To book a slot, you can email me on kevin.bonavia.mp@parliament.uk or visit www.kevinbonaviamp.com/upcoming-eve...View post ↗
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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.
This is not about individuals; it is about the principle. Does the Father of the House agree that it is the principle we should be talking about today, not the individuals, however good they may be at serving in the other place?House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill · 2025-09-04
Today we mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day 🇬🇧 My office was honoured to lay a wreath at the Old Town commemoration event this morning to express our deep gratitude for the immense sacrifice made by our Armed Forces during World War II. We must never forget them.Bluesky post · 2025-08-15
My updated statement as The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passes in the House of Commons 👇 It will now go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny 📝Bluesky post · 2025-06-20
Spending Review: Labour is recovering the lost dream of home ownership 🏘️ 🏡 We are investing £39 billion over the next decade in a new Affordable House Plan 🇬🇧 It's time to get British families off waiting lists or the housing ladder and into good quality social homesBluesky post · 2025-06-11
Spending Review: Labour is renewing Britain’s approach to Immigration ✅ 💪 Funding for the Border Security Command will rise by an additional £280m per year 🏨 We will end the costly use of hotels to house asylum seekers by accelerating case processing and returnsBluesky post · 2025-06-11
Spending Review: Labour is investing to make you better off 🫵 🏡Biggest cash injection into social housing in 50 years (£39 billion) 📚Free school meals extended to an extra 4570 local children 💷Winter fuel payments returned to pensioners under a new £35k thresholdBluesky post · 2025-06-11
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £183,346. Rank: #615 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 184 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £192,553. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
23 items for review
- £554 Single claim of £553.66 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,909 Single claim of £1,908.84 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Bought-in services (Administrative services) on 12/08/2024.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Bought-in services (Administrative services) on 12/08/2024.
- £1,000 Single claim of £1,000.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 22/01/2025.
- £578 Single claim of £578.40 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 19/03/2025.
- £3,892 Single claim of £3,891.69 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 13/01/2025.
- £1,052 Single claim of £1,052.30 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 11/02/2025.
- £1,890 Single claim of £1,890.00 for Moving Fees (Legal costs) on 09/01/2025.
- £500 Single claim of £500.00 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,907 Single claim of £2,907.29 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/01/2025.
- £3,428 Single claim of £3,427.86 for Rent (Office Costs) on 27/02/2025.
- £922 Single claim of £921.78 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 11/03/2025.
- £667 Single claim of £667.32 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 09/01/2025.
- £850 Single claim of £850.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 12/11/2024.
- £585 Single claim of £584.88 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 11/04/2025.
- £2,178 Single claim of £2,177.59 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £905 Single claim of £905.17 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 01/09/2025.
- £905 Single claim of £905.17 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 01/12/2025.
- £905 Description / details contain MP's surname on 01/12/2025: ""
- £905 Single claim of £905.17 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 02/06/2025.
- £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/07/2025.
- £283 Description / details contain MP's surname on 01/12/2025: "Electricity"
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £178,985
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£143,312
for the construction of an interior glass office0
£3,892
[***]0
£3,428
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
[***]Faster Payment Form - First Rent Payment - [***]0
£2,907
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,178
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,909
Legal costs0
£1,890
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
Administrative services0
£1,440
additions to glass office for size and security reasons0
£1,052
Office furniture0
£1,000
service charge for Osprey house including electricity charges from march 2025 for 3 months supply0
£922
service charge for constituency office Osprey house0
£905
service charge for Stevenage constituency office of Kevin Bonavia0
£905
this is for service charges for ground floor right Osprey house Stevenage constituency office0
£905
Banner December 20240
£850
service charge for constituency office0
£667
Administrative services0
£600
XMA March 20250
£585
Year on year
FY 24-25 158 claims £183,235
FY 25-26 26 claims £9,318
Travel
£5,610 paid across 0 trips.
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