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 AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Kirith Entwistle on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
My full statement can be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.View post ↗
I don’t believe people want us to plunge ourselves into a leadership election and spend weeks, or even months, talking amongst ourselves instead of working for them. There is also no clear frontrunner. For the good of our economy and our country, let’s just get back to work.View post ↗
I don’t like to comment on Westminster dramas. I want our focus to be on delivering change for our constituents and our country. However, lots of Bolton residents have been asking about my thoughts on the country’s leadership this week.View post ↗
My first priority has always been the people of Bolton, and I will put aside any differences and work constructively with the new council to make sure they deliver for our area.View post ↗
I’d like to pay tribute to all the volunteers and activists who helped knock on hundreds of doors, deliver leaflets, and have those all-important conversations with voters.View post ↗
The election results are bitterly disappointing, and voters have sent us an important message which we have to acknowledge. We have lost some fantastic, experienced councillors and I want to thank them for their dedication to our town and communities over many years.View post ↗
Out in Halliwell with Councillor Safwaan Patel who is up for re-election this Thursday. Our Labour councillors are working hard delivering for their communities. Don’t be the reason that ends. Vote Labour this Thursday 7 May 🌹View post ↗
What new laws have been passed since the election in a nutshell 👇View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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10. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of child poverty in the Bolton North East constituency.Child Poverty: Bolton North East · 2026-03-09
I managed 2.56 miles in 5mins for the annual IPT poppy ride in association with the Royal British Legion - in boots and a dress I might add! As a former employee of RBL, I’m incredibly passionate about supporting them and the work they do for our Armed Forces.Bluesky post · 2025-11-08
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £225,224. Rank: #342 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 429 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £245,842. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
33 items for review
- £1,040 Single claim of £1,039.58 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
- £2,154 Single claim of £2,154.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/09/2024.
- £646 Single claim of £646.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 22/08/2024.
- £2,800 Single claim of £2,800.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/01/2025.
- £2,800 Single claim of £2,800.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/04/2025.
- £2,800 Single claim of £2,800.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/03/2025.
- £2,800 Single claim of £2,800.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/12/2024.
- £2,800 Single claim of £2,800.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/11/2024.
- £3,443 Single claim of £3,443.13 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,050 Single claim of £2,049.60 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 19/12/2024.
- £686 Single claim of £686.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 21/09/2024.
- £4,500 Single claim of £4,500.00 for Equipment - purchase (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 20/02/2025.
- £1,327 Single claim of £1,327.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 11/11/2024.
- £1,782 Single claim of £1,782.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 22/08/2024.
- £900 Single claim of £900.00 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 15/11/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 12/11/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 11/03/2025.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 11/02/2025.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 08/10/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 10/09/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 09/01/2025.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 10/12/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/09/2024.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 04/09/2024.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 04/09/2024.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £214,820
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£157,372
Printer, photocopier & scanner0
£4,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,443
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
ADHD UK CHARITY0
£2,950
Council tax bill 25-260
£2,939
0
£2,800
0
£2,800
0
£2,800
0
£2,800
0
£2,800
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2512 nights
£2,360
[***] First Month´s rent (minus holding deposit) - [***] - 2154.00 -0
£2,154
Signage for outside constituency office0
£2,050
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,992
Printer, photocopier & scanner0
£1,800
REAL CLEAR0
£1,800
Restructure work to create reception area in constituency office.0
£1,782
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,500
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
Year on year
FY 24-25 342 claims £224,858
FY 25-26 87 claims £20,985
Travel
£9,034 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£20,938 paid across 4 nights.
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