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Rachel Reeves

Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey

Elected 2010-05-06

Constituency outline of Leeds West and Pudsey with neighbours greyed
Leeds West and Pudsey
£291.3K Expenses claimed · rank #116 of 650
£110.4K Donations received
6 Declared interests
0 Red flags
This MP's expenses cost £6.04 per taxpayer in Leeds West and Pudsey per year. HMRC PAYE 2023-24, ONS constituency table.

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill

Recent Public Statements

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

gov.uk Chancellor puts regional growth at top of the agenda at UKREiiF
Cities and regions are to benefit from a major program of regeneration as government stepped up delivery of its regional growth agenda at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this week. Building on her approach set out earlier this year in her Mais Lecture, the Chancellor emphasised the government’s focus on backing city regions…
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gov.uk Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament
With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran, and the action that we are taking to support families and businesses with rising costs. Madam Deputy Speaker, this Government has the right economic plan. I said I would grow the economy: And last week the Office for National Statistics co…
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gov.uk Government steps in to back long-term resilience of UK’s chemicals and ceramics industries
Business Secretary announces new funding packages for chemicals and ceramics sectors, boosting stability and economic resilience. £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund will support strategically important producers and sites, strengthen critical supply chains and help support thousands of skilled jobs. Ceramics package worth £120 million will back …
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gov.uk Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out
Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of attractions thanks to Government action. Throughout summer, VAT will be temporarily cut to help reduce the cost of days out and support businesses by increasing footfall as government launches Great British Summer Savi…
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gov.uk Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts
Free bus travel for children throughout August, helping families across England get out and explore Comes as products including biscuits, chocolate, dried fruit and nuts set to see targeted cuts to agri-food tariffs, to help to reduce pressure on food prices. Move is latest in government drive to support families and help ease pressures on household budgets.…
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gov.uk Boost for Britain’s financial services and greater protections for consumers as new legislation is introduced
Wider access to credit unions for consumers, simplifying regulation and reducing the number of regulators are some of the changes being brought forward. This is part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger and fairer economy, building on good growth in the first quarter of this year. British business will become more globally competitive, growth and inv…
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gov.uk Chancellor protects drivers and businesses from rising fuel costs
Costs lower for millions of drivers as government holds pump prices down, extending the 5p fuel duty cut until the end of year Hauliers get a 12-month road tax holiday saving up to £912 per vehicle, red diesel slashed to its lowest rate in over 20 years until the end of the year Chancellor keeps taxes down for drivers after strong growth at the start of the …
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gov.uk Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills
Chancellor introduces tougher measures to protect people from unjustified price hikes Consumer watchdogs to gain new rapid investigatory powers to target firms taking advantage of crises to unfairly raise costs Regulators to highlight price gouging firms to customers Working people will be protected from unfair price rises as the Chancellor clamps down on fi…
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Two-Child Benefit Cap Absent / no vote
The Government are taking action to tackle child poverty, by removing the two-child limit and by expanding free school meals and breakfast clubs, including the seven breakfast clubs already rolled out in the Dewsbury and Batley constituency. As a result, 550,000 children will be …
Child Poverty Taskforce · 2026-04-28
Winter Fuel Payment Cuts Absent / no vote
When I became Chancellor, I extended the energy profits levy on gas and oil to 78%. We will be able to bring in money as a result of that. We have also increased the electricity generator levy by 10 percentage points to help to decouple gas and electricity prices. Because of the …
Middle East: Economic Response · 2026-05-21
VAT on Private Schools Absent / no vote
I believe in fair taxes, and I believe the wealthy should pay their fair share, but I believe in bringing that about in a credible way that actually delivers for our constituents. That is why, in my two Budgets, I have ended the non-dom loophole, charged VAT and business rates on …
Spring Forecast · 2026-03-03
Defence Spending 2.5% GDP Absent / no vote
I thank my hon. Friend for her question and for always standing up for the people of Stafford, whether by supporting bringing a market back to the town or supporting the brickmaking sector. This Government are investing £120 billion more in capital spending during this Parliament …
Middle East: Economic Response · 2026-05-21

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £291,343. Rank: #116 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£245,866
Office
£28,529
Accommodation
£7,112
Travel
£9,836

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 417 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £585,708. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

47 items for review
  • £2,056 Single claim of £2,055.61 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 02/04/2024.
  • £5,663 Single claim of £5,662.62 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
  • £3,457 Single claim of £3,456.74 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,915 Single claim of £1,915.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 13/01/2025.
  • £1,135 Single claim of £1,135.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 12/02/2025.
  • £4,600 Single claim of £4,600.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 12/04/2024.
  • £9,877 Single claim of £9,877.02 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £688 Single claim of £688.16 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 01/01/2025.
  • £739 Single claim of £738.52 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 15/07/2024.
  • £688 Single claim of £688.16 for Service charge & ground Rent (Office Costs) on 31/12/2024.
  • £733 Single claim of £732.59 for Utilities (Water) on 09/01/2025.
  • £1,377 Single claim of £1,377.37 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £4,180 Single claim of £4,180.22 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £1,808 Single claim of £1,808.39 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 01/04/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/11/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/09/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 25/07/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/01/2024.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/10/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/02/2024.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/03/2024.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/06/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/08/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 23/05/2023.
  • £1,140 Single claim of £1,140.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 25/04/2023.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £541,851

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£245,866
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£236,488
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£9,877
31/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£5,663
12/04/2024Office CostsPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,180
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,457
31/03/2024Staff TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£3,171
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,676
02/04/2024AccommodationCouncil taxFY 24-25
Council Tax0
£2,056
13/01/2025Office CostsMaintenance, Redecorations & RepairsFY 24-25
WWW.BOXT.CO.UK0
£1,915
01/04/2023AccommodationCouncil taxFY 23-24
Council tax for constituency home0
£1,808
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-257 nights
£1,377
15/02/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 23-24
Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories0
£1,202
23/11/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140
26/09/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140
25/07/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140
23/01/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140
24/10/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140
27/02/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,140

Year on year

FY 23-24 228 claims £283,725
FY 24-25 156 claims £293,182
FY 25-26 33 claims £8,801

Travel

£18,183 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£25,881 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

Total: £110,391 from 7 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.

Labour Together £31,698 2023-05-31
Labour Together £25,122 2022-03-01
Labour Together £14,870 2024-07-31
Labour Together £14,719 2024-03-31
Labour Together £13,520 2021-02-01
Labour Together £6,782 2023-03-01
Labour Together £3,680 2024-03-01

Gifts and Hospitality

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

Panmure Liberum
From: Panmure Liberum Value: 52 2026-03-23
Coutts
From: Coutts Value: 100 2026-03-26
Tony Gallagher, Editor, The Times
From: Tony Gallagher, Editor, The Times Value: Value unknown 2026-02-17
World Economic Forum
From: World Economic Forum Value: Value Unknown 20/01/2026
FGS Global
From: FGS Global Value: Value Unknown 21/01/2026
Citigroup
From: Citigroup Value: Value Unknown 21/01/2026
BlackRock
From: BlackRock Value: 130 21/01/2026
JP Morgan
From: JP Morgan Value: Value Unknown 22/01/2026
Confederation of British Industry, KPMG, City of London
From: Confederation of British Industry, KPMG, City of London Value: Value Unknown 22/01/2026
Masdar Wind Turbine Figurine
From: Masdar Value: Above limit 2025-12-02
Decorative box containing dates and baklava
From: Masdar Value: Above limit 2025-12-02
Aviva
From: Aviva Value: Value Unknown 2025-11-06
Silver Decorative Horse Statue
From: Minister of Finance for Qatar Value: 266.50 2025-11-12
Necklace and Decorative Box
From: Majid bin Abdullah bin Osman Al Qasabi, Minister for Commerce for Saudi Arabia Value: 150 2025-10-29
Holocaust Educational Trust
From: Holocaust Educational Trust Value: 282 2025-09-15
Laura Kuenssberg, Political Editor, BBC
From: Laura Kuenssberg, Political Editor, BBC Value: 50 2025-09-27
George Parker, Political Editor, Financial Times
From: George Parker, Political Editor, Financial Times Value: 50 2025-09-29
Victoria Newton, Editor, The Sun
From: Victoria Newton, Editor, The Sun Value: 50 2025-09-30
Atlantic Partnership
From: Atlantic Partnership Value: £45 2025-06-05
Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp
From: Lachlan Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp Value: £90 2025-06-19
Picnic Hamper
From: The British Hamper Company Value: 218.83 19/05/2025

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