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Stephen Morgan

Labour MP for Portsmouth South

Elected 2017-06-08

Constituency outline of Portsmouth South with neighbours greyed
Portsmouth South
£304.9K Expenses claimed · rank #59 of 650
£1.6K Donations received
3 Declared interests
0 Red flags

How They Voted

VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
Chelsea Flower Show was an abundance of colour today. I enjoyed visiting all the show gardens supporting important charities. Enjoyable day off! 💐
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These reforms rightly form part of a wider commitment to protecting our small businesses, which I continue to give my full support towards👇🏻 www.portsmouth.co.uk/business/city-mp-backs-plans-to-support-small-businesses-put-at-risk-by-scourge-of-late-payments-8567150
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Bluesky
The Chancellor has slashed VAT on summer attractions so that families can enjoy cheaper prices at…. 🎢 Theme parks, museums and soft play 🍿 Cinema and theatre tickets 🍽️ Children’s restaurant meals 🚌 Free bus travel across England for kids between the ages of 5 and 15
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For too long, our neighbourhoods have been neglected, and the mess on our city’s streets has blighted our communities. That is why Labour is cracking down on rogue waste operators and tackling illegal dumping in our city👇🏻
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Technology is part of most children’s lives from an early age. It can help children learn, build friendships and develop creativity. But it also brings risks. Have your say to tell Government what they should do to keep children safe online👇🏻 www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/stephens-social-media-survey
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I know that this will make a difference to households and local people and are a boost for Portsmouth families, but my work on the cost of living is not done👇🏻 www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/portsmouth-family-boost
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Bluesky
When budgets tighten life’s little treats can fall by the wayside – a meal out, a family holiday or a day trip making memories with your kids. That’s why today the Chancellor has announced Great British Summer Savings👇🏻
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A stroke can change a life in seconds, leaving survivors unable to walk, speak, or live independently. I’m backing Stroke Awareness Month to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke and the importance of providing vital support for stroke survivors and those who care for them.
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22 more recent statements available.

Said One Thing, Voted Another?

Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.

VAT on Private Schools Voted AGAINST
I thank the Opposition for bringing forward the debate. While the focus has been on private schools and the implications of the planned tax changes, it has allowed us to consider what is important in education. It is important to support the aspirations of all young people and th …
VAT: Independent Schools · 2024-10-08
Two-Child Benefit Cap Absent / no vote
Good to be campaigning for David Trace for Milton. Vote Labour for your family. In tough times, we have supported families with the cost of living: 🥣 Free breakfast clubs for children 👶 30 hours of free childcare 👨‍👩‍👧 Scrapping the two-child limit to lift children out of p …
Bluesky post · 2026-05-05
NHS Waiting List Targets Absent / no vote
Tackling the costing of living, cutting hospital waiting lists, lifting half a million children out of poverty, wages are going up and new rights for workers and renters are coming in on Friday👇🏻 www.stephenmorgan.org.uk/a-reflection-on-the-past-few-months-as-parliament-prorogu
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Expenses Breakdown

Total: £304,868. Rank: #59 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£239,884
Office
£26,661
Accommodation
£28,906
Travel
£9,417

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 653 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £601,891. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

54 items for review
  • £24,959 Single claim of £24,959.37 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
  • £578 Single claim of £577.59 for Utilities (Gas) on 20/06/2024.
  • £3,043 Single claim of £3,043.20 for Bought-in services (Professional & consultancy) on 22/08/2024.
  • £525 Single claim of £525.00 for Cleaning services (Office Costs) on 26/04/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Cleaning services (Office Costs) on 07/03/2025.
  • £10,438 Single claim of £10,438.36 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
  • £589 Single claim of £589.20 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 04/07/2024.
  • £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 05/12/2024.
  • £936 Single claim of £936.00 for Training - staff (Office Costs) on 06/09/2024.
  • £849 Single claim of £849.30 for Utilities (Electricity) on 07/06/2024.
  • £523 Single claim of £522.61 for Utilities (Electricity) on 18/03/2025.
  • £2,220 Single claim of £2,219.83 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/10/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/01/2024.
  • £1,950 Single claim of £1,950.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 10/04/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 02/04/2024.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/10/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 07/09/2023.
  • £1,950 Single claim of £1,950.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 08/06/2023.
  • £1,539 Single claim of £1,538.64 for Rent (Accommodation) on 14/07/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/11/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 05/01/2024.
  • £1,950 Single claim of £1,950.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 09/05/2023.
  • £2,100 Single claim of £2,100.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 29/02/2024.
  • £604 Single claim of £604.29 for Air travel (MP Travel) on 31/03/2024.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £525,414

31/03/2024StaffingPayrollFY 23-24
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£230,217
31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£214,784
31/03/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£24,959
31/03/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£10,438
22/08/2024MiscellaneousBought-in servicesFY 24-25
Professional & consultancy0
£3,043
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,220
31/10/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
30/01/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
02/04/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
03/10/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
07/09/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
[***]- Stephen Morgan - [***] - Rent - Faster payment0
£2,100
30/11/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
05/01/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
29/02/2024AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£2,100
10/04/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,950
08/06/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,950
09/05/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
0
£1,950
31/03/2024MP TravelRailFY 23-24
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£1,627
14/07/2023AccommodationRentFY 23-24
[***] 8/7/23 - 31/7/230
£1,539
27/02/2024Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 23-24
Professional & consultancy0
£1,500

Year on year

FY 23-24 314 claims £300,656
FY 24-25 267 claims £287,653
FY 25-26 72 claims £13,582

Travel

£9,834 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£55,749 paid across 0 nights.

Donations Received

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

Labour Friends of Israel £1,600

Gifts and Hospitality

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

Royal Horticultural Society
From: Royal Horticultural Society Value: 240 2025-05-24

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