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Kim Leadbeater

Labour MP for Spen Valley

Elected 2021-07-01

Constituency outline of Spen Valley with neighbours greyed
Spen Valley
£309.7K Expenses claimed · rank #46 of 650
£10.0K Donations received
3 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 AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
Today is the 13th anniversary of the heinous murder of British Soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby. Lee was killed in a brutal terrorist attack and his memory must never be forgotten. Thinking of Lee’s family and friends and everyone affected by that dreadful day.
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Bluesky
Today we remember the victims of the horrific terrorist attack at Manchester Arena. 22 lives lost and many more changed forever. We must never allow those who try to divide us to succeed❤️ #NeverForget #ManchesterArena
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I serve on the Women & Equalities Select Committee in Parliament and we are currently conducting a range of enquiries, including on flexible working for disabled people. Please do share your thoughts on this important subject⤵️
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International Workers’ Memorial Day is the day we remember all of those who died at work. We remember the dead but fight for the living and continue our commitment to make work safe for everyone #IWMD #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay
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Inspirational day volunteering @londonmarathon.bsky.social🏃🏾‍♂️This magnificent event shows the very best of humanity - so many stories from amazing people & an army of brilliant volunteers & staff❤️ Well done to everyone involved in this epic event showing the very best of our wonderful country👏🏻🇬🇧🏃🏼‍♀️
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Outstanding👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #LondonMarathon2026
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Good luck to everyone taking part in today’s @londonmarathon.bsky.social inc. these stars from #SpenValley. If you’re having a nice lie-in or a lovely lazy Sunday please consider sponsoring them as they take on the 26.2 mile challenge! So many charities will benefit from their efforts👏🏻
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22 more recent statements available.

Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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

Defence Spending 2.5% GDP Voted AGAINST
Labour is taking decisive action to back our Armed Forces & their families who make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. This landmark Bill delivers on our promise to put service personnel, veterans & their families first. Proud to join Minister @alcarns.bsky.social to support the #A …
Bluesky post · 2026-01-26
Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Absent / no vote
📣 Labour launches the Warm Homes Plan – the biggest home upgrade investment in UK history! Up to 1M households lifted out of fuel poverty, millions get clean energy upgrades, and renters get warmer, safer homes. Ending the Tory failure on insulation & bills.
Bluesky post · 2026-01-21
NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
🚨November NHS stats show that waiting lists fell by 86,000👏🏻 This brings the total fall to 312,000 since Labour came into government 🚑 Ambulances are arriving faster 🩺 Patient satisfaction with access to GPs is up Lots more to do, but this Labour government is making o …
Bluesky post · 2026-01-15

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £309,696. Rank: #46 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£248,892
Office
£27,714
Accommodation
£22,761
Travel
£10,329

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 379 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £599,040. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

54 items for review
  • £22,761 Single claim of £22,761.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,107 Single claim of £1,106.50 for Parking (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £4,600 Single claim of £4,600.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 12/04/2024.
  • £10,174 Single claim of £10,174.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 30/09/2024.
  • £624 Single claim of £624.24 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 18/02/2025.
  • £559 Single claim of £558.68 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 13/11/2024.
  • £540 Single claim of £540.00 for Training - staff (Office Costs) on 24/01/2025.
  • £852 Single claim of £851.73 for Utilities (Dual Fuel) on 11/06/2024.
  • £598 Single claim of £598.40 for Utilities (Dual Fuel) on 12/09/2024.
  • £3,609 Single claim of £3,608.90 for Hotel - UK Not London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £4,043 Single claim of £4,042.86 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £552 Single claim of £552.35 for Subsistence (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/12/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/06/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/11/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/07/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 02/05/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/03/2024.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/08/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/01/2024.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/02/2024.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 02/04/2024.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/11/2023.
  • £1,897 Single claim of £1,896.75 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/10/2023.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £553,986

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£248,892
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£216,406
31/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£22,761
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£10,174
12/04/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
28/04/2023Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,043
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - UK Not LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2542 nights
£3,609
31/03/2024Staff TravelHotel - UK Not LondonFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-2430 nights
£2,760
14/08/2023StaffingBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Administrative services0
£2,200
31/03/2024Staff TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,077
05/12/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
01/06/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
07/11/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
04/07/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
02/05/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
05/03/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
01/08/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
05/01/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897
01/02/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,897

Year on year

FY 23-24 167 claims £276,820
FY 24-25 162 claims £310,010
FY 25-26 50 claims £12,209

Travel

£17,037 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£47,106 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £10,000 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Together £10,000 2024-04-02

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