How They Voted
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
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 Sarah Edwards on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
The Chancellor announced a range of support measures across the economy aimed at helping families with the cost of living and supporting them over the summer. British Summer Savings means families can head into the school holidays knowing those little extras with the kids will be more affordable.View post ↗
A statement on yesterday's HS2 announcement.View post ↗
On Friday I hosted my surgery at Hopwas Methodist Church, speaking with constituents about the issues that matter most to them. Thank you to everyone who attended. If you need support or assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: 📧 sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk 📞 01827 794 475View post ↗
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of local Tamworth girl, Madison. I know many residents will share in the shock and sadness at this devastating news. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Madison’s family, friends, and fellow pupils at this incredibly difficult time.View post ↗
I want to wish everyone across Tamworth a very happy Staffordshire Day as we celebrate everything that makes our county so special. Here’s to the people, places and communities that make Staffordshire a great place to live, work and visit!View post ↗
This week in Parliament, we celebrated Staffordshire Day. It was great to see local brilliant businesses, culture and communities showcased in Parliament. Lovely to bump into Lydia from Wyldes Sweet Shop too celebrating all things Tamworth!View post ↗
Great to meet with local SME housebuilder Glover Homes to discuss the work they’re delivering across Tamworth. They’ve recently acquired Bolehall Manor Club and are carefully restoring the building, with plans to reopen it as a fantastic new events venue.View post ↗
Just wrapped up at my surgery at Bolehall Swifts F.C. this afternoon, speaking with constituents about the issues they’re facing and how I can support. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: 📧 sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk 📞 01827 794 475View 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.
Waiting lists are down nationally by 374,000 over 18 months, ambulance response times are the fastest they've been in 5 years, and GP & A&E waits are improving. At University Hospitals Birmingham, waiting lists have fallen by more than 25%, and 9% at University Hospitals Derby & …Bluesky post · 2026-03-21
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £237,152. Rank: #289 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 234 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £335,876. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
47 items for review
- £1,017 Single claim of £1,016.61 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 21/10/2024.
- £809 Single claim of £808.62 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 07/07/2024.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/12/2024.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 01/10/2024.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/03/2025.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/11/2024.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/02/2025.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/08/2024.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/01/2025.
- £2,200 Single claim of £2,200.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 29/10/2024.
- £1,890 Single claim of £1,890.11 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £583 Single claim of £582.51 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 27/03/2025.
- £14,400 Single claim of £14,400.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/11/2024.
- £629 Single claim of £629.35 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 17/03/2025.
- £661 Single claim of £660.82 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 23/05/2024.
- £513 Single claim of £513.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 17/03/2025.
- £504 Single claim of £504.04 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 23/04/2024.
- £504 Single claim of £504.04 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 29/04/2024.
- £1,229 Single claim of £1,229.20 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 07/03/2025.
- £983 Single claim of £983.00 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £4,975 Single claim of £4,975.42 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £555 Single claim of £555.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 12/12/2023.
- £614 Single claim of £613.80 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 13/11/2023.
- £555 Single claim of £555.00 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 05/12/2023.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £299,926
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£181,599
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£43,209
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£14,400
Professional & consultancy0
£5,100
Professional & consultancy0
£5,000
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,975
Professional & consultancy0
£3,400
Office furniture0
£2,608
Legal costs0
£2,343
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,305
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£2,300
0
£2,200
0
£2,200
0
£2,200
0
£2,200
0
£2,200
Sarah Edwards-[***] -1st Rent0
£2,200
0
£2,200
0
£2,200
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,890
Year on year
FY 23-24 60 claims £86,616
FY 24-25 119 claims £237,145
FY 25-26 55 claims £12,115
Travel
£13,186 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£27,886 paid across 42 nights.
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