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Mike Kane

Labour MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East

Elected 2014-02-13

Constituency outline of Wythenshawe and Sale East with neighbours greyed
Wythenshawe and Sale East
£291.3K Expenses claimed · rank #117 of 650
£0 Donations received
2 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP

Recent Public Statements

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

gov.uk Heroic British Captain receives prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving 89 lives at sea
brave Welsh Captain receives state honour for saving dozens of lives at sea, including a baby medal also awarded to the only female ice captain in the UK certified to operate all vessels anywhere in the world, for groundbreaking Polar expeditions in the most dangerous seas on Earth dedicated Scottish Captain also recognised for serving remote communities off…
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gov.uk £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK
coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills decarb funding is helping to revitalise Glasgow’s strong shipbuilding heritage, as Maritime Minister heralds a new Scottish-built high-tech wing sail which can save ships up to 40% per annum in fuel…
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gov.uk £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels
17 UK companies developing sustainable aviation fuel to receive share of new £63 million funding boost, supporting around 1,400 jobs latest investment builds on this year’s sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) drive, which will help position the UK as the world leader in homegrown sustainable aviation fuel production latest investment supports greenlighting of …
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gov.uk £750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs
new funding will break down barriers and help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into aviation careers this brings the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund to over £3 million: helping to secure the pilots, engineers and aviation professionals of the future this funding will further turbocharge the £20 billion air transport and aerospace sector, supporti…
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gov.uk New vision for UK ports will propel prosperity in Britain’s coastal communities
plans to boost expansion of maritime ports to propel economic growth and support jobs across the country, as part of the Plan for Change new guidance will help ports save time and money on planning applications to expand sites, opening up jobs and opportunities in coastal communities plans will secure the long-term future of the maritime industry, inviting p…
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Bluesky
This week I announced the biggest changes to UK flight paths since the 1950s. As Aviation Minister, I've made it my mission to lead the most ambitious redesign of our airspace in decades. This means: ⌚️ Shorter journeys ⛔️ Fewer delays 🛫 More flights www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bluesky
It's been a busy few months in Wythenshawe and Sale East. Here's a 2 minute recap of what I've been up to ⏰
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Bluesky
Read more about it here!👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £291,311. Rank: #117 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£226,116
Office
£29,321
Accommodation
£23,381
Travel
£12,493

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 318 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £598,717. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

52 items for review
  • £757 Single claim of £756.90 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 17/04/2024.
  • £21,245 Single claim of £21,244.70 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
  • £8,410 Single claim of £8,409.81 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £693 Single claim of £693.00 for Bought-in services (Parliamentary accountancy) on 31/01/2025.
  • £643 Single claim of £642.72 for Bought-in services (Parliamentary accountancy) on 16/04/2024.
  • £1,740 Single claim of £1,740.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/07/2024.
  • £1,740 Single claim of £1,740.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/07/2024.
  • £1,740 Single claim of £1,740.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 26/12/2024.
  • £1,740 Single claim of £1,740.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
  • £1,740 Single claim of £1,740.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 26/09/2024.
  • £4,303 Single claim of £4,303.20 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 13/08/2024.
  • £1,933 Single claim of £1,933.20 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 20/03/2025.
  • £953 Single claim of £952.80 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 23/11/2023.
  • £2,152 Single claim of £2,151.60 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 25/12/2024.
  • £1,715 Single claim of £1,714.80 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 17/12/2024.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 05/04/2024.
  • £758 Single claim of £758.14 for Utilities (Electricity) on 12/11/2024.
  • £2,034 Single claim of £2,033.90 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,290 Single claim of £1,289.50 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £709 Single claim of £709.37 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 05/05/2023.
  • £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/11/2023.
  • £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/10/2023.
  • £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/05/2023.
  • £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/09/2023.
  • £1,725 Single claim of £1,725.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/06/2023.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £544,863

31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£230,820
31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£221,491
31/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£21,245
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£8,410
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£6,431
12/04/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
04/07/2023StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 23-24
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
13/08/2024Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 24-25
Service Charge 25 March to 28 Sept 20240
£4,303
31/03/2024Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-2424 nights
£4,086
14/03/2023Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 23-24
Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories0
£2,570
25/12/2024Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 24-25
Wyth office Service Charge 25 dec to 24 March 20250
£2,152
22/02/2024Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 23-24
Service Charge 25 Dec 2023 to 24 March 20240
£2,152
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2510 nights
£2,034
20/03/2025Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 24-25
Wyth office Service Charge March 25 to June 250
£1,933
12/08/2025Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 25-26
Service Charge 29 Sept to 24 Dec 20250
£1,933
24/06/2025Office CostsService charge & ground RentFY 25-26
Service Charge June - Sept0
£1,933
02/07/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,740
02/07/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,740
26/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,740
25/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£1,740

Year on year

FY 23-24 126 claims £294,703
FY 24-25 157 claims £292,172
FY 25-26 35 claims £11,842

Travel

£25,499 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£47,682 paid across 0 nights.

Gifts and Hospitality

2 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.

Two candles
From: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, South African Deputy Minister for Transport Value: £188.00 08/07/2025
British Ports Association
From: British Ports Association Value: £185 2025-05-13

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