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 Michelle Welsh on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
This Black Baby Loss Awareness Week and always, I stand with families affected by baby loss and remain committed to tackling the inequalities that put black mothers and babies at greater risk ⬇️View post ↗
❗ The Government is consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Have your say by 11:59pm on 18th May: consult.education.gov.uk/send-strateg...View post ↗
Today I spoke at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists conference on Perinatal Mental Health. Too many parents still struggle in silence during pregnancy and after birth. We need compassionate, joined-up care that treats mental health with the same urgency as physical health.View post ↗
Spaces like this are more than just land, they are places where generations of young people learn, grow, and thrive. Protecting them is an investment in the future of our communities.View post ↗
I passionately believe in the Scouts movement and the incredible opportunities it gives young people - building confidence, resilience, friendships, leadership skills, and a lifelong connection to their community and the outdoors.View post ↗
✍️ Today I wrote to Gedling Borough Council to reiterate the importance of protecting the Sherbrooke Scout Campsite land in Calverton within their Local Plan.View post ↗
Midwives are the foundation of safe maternity care - but too many are overstretched and under-supported. We need a system where midwives can thrive, because safe maternity care is not a luxury, it is a standard. Thank you for everything you do for women and families every single day 💙View post ↗
An honour to celebrate International Day of the Midwife recently with The Royal College of Midwives to recognise the extraordinary dedication of midwives across the country.View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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This builds on our wider cost saving measures for families: ✅ Best Start free breakfast clubs ✅ Expanding free school meals ✅ Cutting school uniform costs ✅ Scrapping the two child limitBluesky post · 2026-04-07
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £179,455. Rank: #655 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 93 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £193,575. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
28 items for review
- £936 Single claim of £936.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
- £22,282 Single claim of £22,282.19 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £630 Single claim of £630.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £4,718 Single claim of £4,718.39 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £641 Single claim of £641.00 for Equipment - purchase (Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories) on 18/03/2025.
- £3,524 Single claim of £3,523.50 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 25/03/2025.
- £1,763 Single claim of £1,763.46 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 28/11/2024.
- £2,107 Single claim of £2,106.84 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 24/01/2025.
- £550 Single claim of £550.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.
- £550 Single claim of £550.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.
- £550 Single claim of £550.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
- £550 Single claim of £550.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.
- £823 Single claim of £823.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/03/2025.
- £823 Single claim of £823.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/03/2025.
- £823 Single claim of £823.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
- £823 Single claim of £823.40 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/03/2025.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 07/01/2025.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 07/01/2025.
- £652 Single claim of £651.83 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 14/03/2025.
- £1,099 Single claim of £1,099.12 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 14/03/2025.
- £4,579 Single claim of £4,578.54 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £10,500 Description / details contain MP's surname on 07/03/2025: ""
- £637 Single claim of £636.72 for Utilities (Electricity) on 16/05/2025.
- £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Bought-in services (Professional & consultancy) on 15/09/2025.
- £1,624 Single claim of £1,624.32 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 03/11/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £186,241
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£112,934
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£22,282
Team staff training - for all members of staff working for Michelle Welsh MP [200011803-366] [200011820-1]0
£10,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,718
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,579
upgrade to toilet , installation of kitchenette and water heater and new electrics to both, re paint office , new flooring in toilet and kitchenette0
£3,998
Other office equipment0
£3,524
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
decor of main hucknall office0
£2,107
Office furniture0
£1,763
Office furniture0
£1,624
Professional & consultancy0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
VIKING [200011725-5453]0
£1,099
WWW.ARGOS.CO.UK0
£989
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£936
0
£823
0
£823
0
£823
0
£823
Year on year
FY 24-25 55 claims £179,455
FY 25-26 38 claims £14,120
Travel
£10,951 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£25,565 paid across 4 nights.
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