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Peter Prinsley

Labour MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket with neighbours greyed
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
£206.7K Expenses claimed · rank #451 of 650
£2.6K Donations received
8 Declared interests
0 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 Peter Prinsley on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.

Bluesky
Families deserve the chance to enjoy time together without worrying about the cost. This summer’s temporary VAT cut on attractions, cinemas, theatres and children’s meals will help make family days out more affordable while supporting local hospitality and tourism businesses!
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Bluesky
Net migration has dropped by 82%, falling from 944,000 under the Conservatives to 171,000 today. This Government is restoring order and control to our borders, with a fair and managed immigration system that works in the national interest.
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I’m aware of the burst water main affecting residents in Great Barton, Thurston, Woolpit and surrounding villages this afternoon. Anglian Water have confirmed that engineers are on site working to restore supplies as quickly as possible. Residents can find updates here: anglianwater.co.uk/check
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Bluesky
The Bury Free Press Community Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all those who make such a difference across our community. If you know someone deserving of recognition, I’d encourage you to submit a nomination! #BuryStEdmunds www.suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...
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Bluesky
Come along to my Meet Your MP event this evening in Sapiston - a chance to share your views, raise local issues, and hear about the work I’ve been doing for Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket. Full details can be found below! 👇
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Bluesky
Fantastic to see more than 120 cyclists come together to support St Nicholas Hospice, raising almost £19,000 for specialist care for local people and families. A brilliant community effort from riders, volunteers, sponsors and organisers - well done!🚴‍♂️ suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-edmu...
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🗳️ If you’re voting today, polling stations are open until 10pm. Please remember to bring an accepted form of photo ID if you are voting in person. You can check where to vote and find more information here: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...
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Bluesky
What Zack Polanski shared was an absolute disgrace. At a time like this, public figures have a responsibility to get the facts right before amplifying claims. He’s apologised - but it should never have been shared in the first place. 👇
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
Waiting lists are moving in the right direction. They fell by 43,000 in January, meaning the NHS waiting list has now dropped by more than 370,000 since July 2024. Expanded surgical hubs, Community Diagnostic Centres and more evening and weekend clinics are helping patients get …
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £206,728. Rank: #451 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£147,816
Office
£29,492
Accommodation
£21,120
Travel
£8,300

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 192 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £225,755. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

31 items for review
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/10/2024.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/11/2024.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/12/2024.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/04/2025.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/10/2024.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/10/2024.
  • £3,500 Single claim of £3,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/01/2025.
  • £702 Single claim of £702.00 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £980 Single claim of £979.64 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £980 Single claim of £980.48 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 11/04/2025.
  • £760 Single claim of £759.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 19/11/2024.
  • £1,277 Single claim of £1,276.80 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 23/10/2024.
  • £729 Single claim of £728.85 for Insurance - buildings (Office Costs) on 23/09/2024.
  • £2,169 Single claim of £2,169.43 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 02/11/2024.
  • £1,776 Single claim of £1,775.99 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 14/10/2024.
  • £980 Single claim of £980.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 02/10/2024.
  • £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 30/12/2024.
  • £1,685 Single claim of £1,684.93 for Rent (Office Costs) on 02/09/2024.
  • £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
  • £3,750 Single claim of £3,750.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
  • £888 Single claim of £887.67 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
  • £2,400 Single claim of £2,399.88 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 14/10/2024.
  • £4,788 Single claim of £4,788.06 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £840 Single claim of £840.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £203,525

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£119,235
14/10/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Administrative services0
£6,103
31/07/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Professional & consultancy0
£5,760
01/10/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Administrative services0
£5,691
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,788
30/12/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
01/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£3,750
28/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[***]FASTER PAYMENT - Rent £3,500 - [***]0
£3,500
28/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,500
30/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,500
28/04/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
[200011803-351]0
£3,500
31/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,500
01/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,500
28/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£3,500
23/10/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Professional & consultancy0
£3,086
03/10/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
31/07/2024StaffingWebsite hosting and designFY 24-25
new website0
£2,400
14/10/2024Office CostsWebsite hosting and designFY 24-25
Consultancy website development0
£2,400
02/11/2024Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
Electrical maintenance to constituency office0
£2,169

Year on year

FY 24-25 132 claims £210,106
FY 25-26 60 claims £15,648

Travel

£8,299 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£26,180 paid across 8 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £2,600 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Friends of Israel Ltd £2,600

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