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Lee Pitcher

Labour MP for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme

Elected 2024-07-04

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Constituency outline of Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme with neighbours greyed
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
£173.1K Expenses claimed · rank #711 of 650
£0 Donations received
5 Declared interests
3 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 FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
Great to see Safiya at the Down Syndrome Association Stand in Portcullis House yesterday. Proud to support #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WDSD2025 #LotsOfSocks
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Bluesky
Read more about the work of @commonsproccom.parliament.uk which I chair. From proxy voting to the way in which select committee chairs get elected. We are busy reviewing the procedures of the House of Commons and, hopefully, recommending improvements! www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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Bluesky
Time well spent with the @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social team along Finkle Street in Thorne. Thank you for sharing your lived experience with me.
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Bluesky
🚌 Doncaster East Superloop 🚌 I promised to bring back reliable buses, and today marks a big step! With the South Yorkshire bus consultation closing, I’ve proposed the Doncaster East Superloop to connect key areas and cut travel times. Read my letter & see the route below 👇
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Bluesky
🥊 Lindholme 🥊 Fantastic to visit the thriving Freedom Boxing Club at Lindholme Community Gym this weekend! I’ve heard that even Roman Fury, brother of boxing champs Tyson and Tommy Fury, has even been to this great venue in the past!
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Bluesky
This morning Doncaster MPs met with Mayor Ros Jones and Doncaster Council for our regular update in relation to Doncaster Airport. Over the coming weeks that hard work is reaching a critical point so that we can move to the next stage and get the airport ready for passenger flights in Spring 2026.
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Bluesky
🚧 Fixing Westwoodside Potholes 🚧 Earlier this week, I visited Tindale Bank Road in Westwoodside after hearing from constituents about its poor condition. After seeing the issues firsthand, I’ll be working to get the sign repaired and the potholes fixed as soon as possible.
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Bluesky
🏦 Rossington Banking Hub 🏦 Yesterday, I visited the new Rossington Banking Hub—the second to open in our constituency in six months, making banking more accessible for everyone. Excitingly, Halifax will join the team next Wednesday! Find out more here: www.cashaccess.co.uk/hubs/new-ros...
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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Assisted Dying Bill Voted FOR
Today, Parliament is debating a Bill that seeks to change the law on assisted dying. Many constituents have asked about my position. I will be voting in favour of the Bill at its Second Reading. To see the personal reasons behind my decision, please watch my YouTube video.
Bluesky post · 2024-11-29

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £173,077. Rank: #711 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£116,655
Office
£22,119
Accommodation
£23,402
Travel
£10,901

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 125 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £180,955. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

27 items for review
  • £702 Single claim of £702.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
  • £585 Single claim of £585.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 02/09/2024.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/11/2024.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/02/2025.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/01/2025.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/12/2024.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 08/10/2024.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/03/2025.
  • £3,200 Single claim of £3,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/09/2024.
  • £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £4,456 Single claim of £4,456.28 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £3,035 Single claim of £3,035.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 27/08/2024.
  • £869 Single claim of £869.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 11/03/2025.
  • £1,600 Single claim of £1,599.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 07/01/2025.
  • £1,353 Single claim of £1,353.29 for Landline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchase (Landline & internet package) on 07/02/2025.
  • £900 Single claim of £900.00 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 17/10/2024.
  • £5,160 Single claim of £5,160.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 07/10/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 07/10/2024.
  • £5,000 Single claim of £5,000.00 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £5,000 Description / details contain MP's surname on 31/03/2025: ""
  • £3,429 Single claim of £3,428.98 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £2,276 Single claim of £2,275.67 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Bought-in services (Administrative services) on 14/08/2025.
  • £648 Single claim of £648.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 11/06/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £176,619

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£115,229
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£5,160
31/03/2025Office CostsWebsite hosting and designFY 24-25
leepitcher.org.uk [200011782-30]0
£5,000
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,456
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2519 nights
£3,429
12/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
11/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
09/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
10/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
08/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
11/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,200
03/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***]0
£3,200
27/08/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£3,035
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,276
07/01/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£1,600
01/05/2025Office CostsLandline phone & internet - rental & usageFY 25-26
Landline & internet package0
£1,580
14/08/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Administrative services0
£1,476
07/10/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
07/02/2025Office CostsLandline phone & internet - installation & equipment purchaseFY 24-25
Landline & internet package0
£1,353
31/03/2025Office CostsStationery & printingFY 25-26
CARTRIDGE SAVE [200011725-8658] [200011782-568]0
£1,324

Year on year

FY 24-25 106 claims £173,077
FY 25-26 19 claims £7,878

Travel

£10,901 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£23,402 paid across 8 nights.

Companies House

2 directorship(s) found. 1 active. Network size: 1. Source: Companies House API.

REPAIR SYSTEMS PORTSMOUTH LIMITED #08588195 dissolved
SCOOPS ICE CREAM LIMITED #08481801 dissolved

Red Flags

Info
dissolved company: Director of dissolved company: REPAIR SYSTEMS PORTSMOUTH LIMITED (#08588195)
Source: Companies House: company/08588195 | Confidence: likely
Warning
potentially undeclared directorship: Active directorship of REPAIR SYSTEMS PORTSMOUTH LIMITED (#08588195) may not be declared in Register. Confidence: likely.
Source: Companies House + Parliament Register | Confidence: likely
Info
dissolved company: Director of dissolved company: SCOOPS ICE CREAM LIMITED (#08481801)
Source: Companies House: company/08481801 | Confidence: likely

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