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 Sarah Sackman on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
£26m cash boost brings Harrow Crown Court back after three‑year RAAC shutdown Eight courtrooms set to hear cases as Government looks to cut criminal backlogs Part of the Government’s plan to deliver faster and fairer justice for victims across London Thousands of victims across London will see justice delivered faster and fairer as the RAAC‑hit Harrow Crown …Read full ↗
New research to help deliver faster and cheaper AI court transcripts for victims Use of tech to tear down costly barriers to transparency Driving improvements to victims’ experience alongside the Victims and Courts Bill continuing its passage through Parliament A new study will pave the way for victims to benefit from greater transparency and improved access…Read full ↗
Local authorities across England funded an extra £41 million to cover costs for new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act Money will help councils oversee new legal protections for 11 million private renters from 1 May – a huge overhaul including a ban on Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and rogue landlords will face fines of up to £40k Multimill…Read full ↗
£4.5m guaranteed for LawtechUK over the next three years Funding will continue to support the multi-billion-pound legal services sector Part of Government’s Plan for Change to support growth and boost the economy The economy will benefit from a boost to legal services funding thanks to the extension of the LawtechUK programme. The government is investing an …Read full ↗
Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year Only reform, investment and modernisation will deliver the Government’s Pla…Read full ↗
Highest ever investment sees criminal courts funded to run at maximum capacity next year Part of unprecedented three-year agreement across all courts and tribunals Announcement comes as Deputy Prime Minister sets out vision for modernised justice system later today Every single Criminal Crown Court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as…Read full ↗
State-of-the-art centre housing 30 hearing rooms to open in central London Backed by £148.5m to repair and modernise the tribunal estate Part of the government’s Plan for Change to tackle the tribunal backlog The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open at the end of February, dealing with disputes that affect people’s day-today-lives and boosti…Read full ↗
Nightingale Court era over as four temporary courts become permanent fixtures Next step in wider Government plans to end interminable delay for victims Move comes as new landmark London court readies for opening Thousands of victims will be spared from interminable delays waiting to see justice done thanks to a significant expansion to the court’s estate. Fo…Read full ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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State-of-the-art centre housing 30 hearing rooms to open in central London Backed by £148.5m to repair and modernise the tribunal estate Part of the government’s Plan for Change to tackle the tribunal backlog The UK’s largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open at the end of …UK’s largest tribunals centre opens in London to speed up delays · 2026-02-16
Government confirms up to £92 million investment in criminal legal aid after years of neglect New funding for housing and immigration fees to help rebuild the justice system Part of government’s Plan for Change to transform the justice system and deliver swifter justice for victi …Multi-million-pound investment in legal aid to boost access to justice for victims · 2025-12-01
Three-year limit for compensation claims to be axed – enabling victims to come forward when ready Burden of proof to shift from survivors to defendants – protecting victims from reliving trauma Measures deliver recommendations of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse The Go …New reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse · 2025-02-05
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £204,846. Rank: #460 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 128 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £218,516. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
23 items for review
- £1,013 Single claim of £1,012.91 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 14/03/2025.
- £1,008 Single claim of £1,007.82 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
- £1,990 Single claim of £1,990.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 24/01/2025.
- £3,000 Single claim of £3,000.00 for Pooled staffing services (Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)) on 03/10/2024.
- £2,000 Single claim of £2,000.00 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 24/03/2025.
- £2,000 Single claim of £2,000.00 for Postage & couriers (Office Costs) on 21/03/2025.
- £1,338 Single claim of £1,337.50 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 03/02/2025.
- £1,313 Single claim of £1,312.50 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 03/02/2025.
- £1,080 Single claim of £1,080.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 11/09/2024.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/11/2024.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
- £1,800 Single claim of £1,800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 02/09/2024.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 03/09/2024.
- £1,280 Single claim of £1,280.40 for Training - MP (Office Costs) on 03/04/2025.
- £6,079 Single claim of £6,079.07 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 02/09/2025.
- £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 29/07/2025.
- £510 Single claim of £510.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 25/11/2025.
- £810 Single claim of £810.00 for Training - MP (Office Costs) on 29/08/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £212,208
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£164,216
LETTERBOX0
£6,079
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
Professional & consultancy0
£2,730
LETTERBOX [200011725-7244]0
£2,000
LETTERBOX [200011725-7212]0
£2,000
Other office equipment0
£1,990
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
0
£1,800
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£1,400
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£1,338
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£1,313
PAYPAL FORWARDINST [200012894-1]0
£1,280
Year on year
FY 24-25 109 claims £206,127
FY 25-26 19 claims £12,389
Travel
£535 paid across 0 trips.
Gifts and Hospitality
3 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.
Legal Geek
The Law Society of England and Wales
Lord Mayor of London
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