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Sarah Edwards

Labour MP for Tamworth

Elected 2023-10-19

Constituency outline of Tamworth with neighbours greyed
Tamworth
£237.2K Expenses claimed · rank #289 of 650
£0 Donations received
1 Declared interests
0 Red flags

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.

Bluesky
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.
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Bluesky
A statement on yesterday's HS2 announcement.
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Bluesky
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 794 475
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Bluesky
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.
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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!
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Bluesky
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!
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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.
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Bluesky
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 794 475
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?

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NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
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 & …
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £237,152. Rank: #289 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£184,299
Office
£23,848
Accommodation
£19,906
Travel
£9,099

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

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£181,599
31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£43,209
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£14,400
06/03/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Professional & consultancy0
£5,100
22/03/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Professional & consultancy0
£5,000
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,975
25/03/2024StaffingBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Professional & consultancy0
£3,400
18/03/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 23-24
Office furniture0
£2,608
09/02/2024Office CostsMoving FeesFY 23-24
Legal costs0
£2,343
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£2,305
12/04/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£2,300
30/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
01/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
27/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
28/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
27/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
27/08/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Sarah Edwards-[***] -1st Rent0
£2,200
28/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
29/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
0
£2,200
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
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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