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 Matt Western on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
I am horrified by the school shooting in British Colombia and the lives cruelly taken. As the Chair of the APPG on Canada, my thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. The UK stands alongside our Canadian friends as they mourn this awful tragedy.View post ↗
Wishing all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash, the villages and across the world, a very happy Christmas. I hope today is filled with much joy for you and your loved ones.View post ↗
I’ve written to the Minister for the Middle East about the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Aid groups face licence revocations & severe access restrictions. I’ve asked what steps the UK will be taking to ensure that life-saving aid reaches those who need it most.View post ↗
Wishing a very Happy Christmas to all celebrating today across Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and the villages, the UK and across the world. I hope today is a day of much joy and celebration for you and your loved ones.View post ↗
On Christmas Eve, I want to wish all celebrating in Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and the villages, a very Happy Christmas. My very best wishes for a happy and healthy festive season.View post ↗
My comments on the appalling rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington and the sentencing at Warwick Crown Court yesterday. If you have been a victim of rape or sexual abuse, there is help available: www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report/rs...View post ↗
Wishing Sikhs in Warwick and Leamington and across the world celebrating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devi Ji, a happy and blessed Gurpurab.View post ↗
Wishing a happy and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all celebrating today across Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and surrounding villages, across the UK and world! I hope today is filled with much joy for you and your loved ones.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.
I came into this place only in 2017. I was deeply disappointed by what happened in 2014 and our failure to stand by Ukraine on the invasion of Crimea. I think Michael Fallon was one of the few who said, “We should actually take action.” What was the hon. Gentleman’s view and what …Defence · 2026-03-24
Some words on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and why I chose to vote for the bill today. Thank you again to all those who have been in touch to share their views and personal experiences.Bluesky post · 2025-06-20
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £312,296. Rank: #40 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 633 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £614,063. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
53 items for review
- £20,992 Single claim of £20,992.28 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £726 Single claim of £725.87 for Utilities (Water) on 29/04/2024.
- £711 Single claim of £710.94 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £2,820 Single claim of £2,820.24 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £667 Single claim of £666.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 19/04/2024.
- £2,520 Single claim of £2,520.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 26/03/2025.
- £574 Single claim of £573.93 for Landline phone & internet - rental & usage (Landline & internet package) on 08/04/2024.
- £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
- £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 07/02/2025.
- £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 12/04/2024.
- £1,150 Single claim of £1,150.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 25/02/2025.
- £12,996 Single claim of £12,996.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 01/09/2024.
- £775 Single claim of £774.81 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 27/01/2025.
- £500 Single claim of £500.00 for Training - MP (Office Costs) on 02/04/2024.
- £906 Single claim of £906.29 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/11/2023.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/10/2023.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/03/2024.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/01/2024.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/10/2023.
- £1,625 Single claim of £1,625.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/06/2023.
- £1,625 Single claim of £1,625.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/05/2023.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/08/2023.
- £1,700 Single claim of £1,700.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/01/2024.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £560,340
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£250,786
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£233,851
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£20,992
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£12,996
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£3,131
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,820
Other office equipment0
£2,520
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
0
£1,700
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£1,651
0
£1,625
0
£1,625
0
£1,625
0
£1,625
Year on year
FY 23-24 307 claims £291,274
FY 24-25 278 claims £313,338
FY 25-26 48 claims £9,451
Travel
£11,918 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£48,996 paid across 0 nights.
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