How They Voted
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Liam Byrne on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
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Hope to see you at @hayfestival.bsky.social tomorrow! I'll be talking to BBC Radio4 Today Programme's Anna Foster about 'Why Populists Are Winning And How To Beat Them' - Saturday 23 May 2026, 11.30am, Global Stage. #HayFestival2026View post ↗
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Ofcom failing to drive fast enough improvements to national postal service, says Business & Trade Committee. Logistics giants "hiving off profit” as Royal Mail struggles to deliver service obligations. Proper investigation into whether Royal Mail has deprioritised delivery of letters long overdue.View post ↗
Criminal gangs laundering money through vape shops & mini-marts aren't just breaking the law. They're cheating traders on our high streets. Those who show up, pay their taxes, employ local people. The West Midlands is getting extra officers from the new National Crime Agency unit to go after them.View post ↗
The era when economic engagement with China was just a matter of trade is over. China has gone from factory to laboratory. Today, the Business and Trade Committee asks: is Britain's relationship with China fit for a riskier age? Watch live👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...View post ↗
This Wednesday I'll be joining the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee for the pre-appointment hearing of the new Chair of Ofcom. There are big questions that need answering.View post ↗
What happens to democracy when populists win? I joined Prospect Magazine, to dig into GB News, foreign money, and why Ofcom must act. Listen here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/podcasts/med...View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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NHS waiting lists down 110,000 in March, biggest monthly drop since 2008. Electives target hit despite strikes. Fastest ambulance response in 5 years. Books balanced for the first time in 9 years. Proud of the 1.5 million NHS staff who made this happen, and the government that ba …Bluesky post · 2026-05-14
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £280,258. Rank: #156 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 657 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £623,874. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
61 items for review
- £602 Single claim of £602.00 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 29/07/2024.
- £903 Single claim of £902.87 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 30/05/2024.
- £15,420 Single claim of £15,420.23 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £702 Single claim of £702.00 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £870 Single claim of £870.00 for Other public transport (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £519 Single claim of £519.27 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,829 Single claim of £2,828.89 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £778 Single claim of £778.08 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 21/05/2024.
- £575 Single claim of £575.28 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 21/11/2024.
- £575 Single claim of £575.28 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 21/02/2025.
- £822 Single claim of £822.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 21/08/2024.
- £1,750 Single claim of £1,750.00 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
- £10,801 Single claim of £10,800.56 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £529 Single claim of £529.20 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 06/11/2024.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/06/2024.
- £576 Single claim of £576.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 26/03/2025.
- £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 19/02/2025.
- £1,050 Description / details contain MP's surname on 19/02/2025: ""
- £826 Single claim of £826.20 for Mileage - car (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,578 Single claim of £1,578.30 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 25/04/2023.
- £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/10/2023.
- £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 13/06/2023.
- £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/11/2023.
- £1,200 Single claim of £1,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/08/2023.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £505,283
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£205,313
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£199,520
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£15,420
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£10,801
Professional & consultancy0
£6,077
Professional & consultancy0
£4,980
Professional & consultancy0
£4,320
Professional & consultancy0
£3,750
[***]0
£3,625
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£3,395
Administrative services0
£3,083
Professional & consultancy0
£3,000
Council Tax for constituency home0
£2,907
Professional & consultancy0
£2,880
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,829
Administrative services0
£2,750
Administrative services0
£2,750
0
£2,700
0
£2,700
Professional & consultancy0
£2,700
Year on year
FY 23-24 304 claims £294,865
FY 24-25 238 claims £285,164
FY 25-26 115 claims £43,844
Travel
£17,695 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£44,264 paid across 0 nights.
Donations Received
Total: £2,160 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.
Labour Friends of Israel £2,160
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