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Tim Roca

Labour MP for Macclesfield

Elected 2024-07-04

Constituency outline of Macclesfield with neighbours greyed
Macclesfield
£202.5K Expenses claimed · rank #484 of 650
£0 Donations received
8 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 House of Lords Hereditary Peers

Recent Public Statements

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

Bluesky
My statement regarding my support for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Macclesfield Town Centre.👇
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I welcome the Government's announcement that Macclesfield Town Centre will benefit from the Safer Streets Summer Crackdown. The town will see increased police patrols and local action to tackle ASB. Working with the Council and other agencies, more prevention and enforcement action will be taken.
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I met with Health Minister Karin Smyth to discuss Batten Disease and Brineura. I'm pleased NICE will continue supporting current patients. This is a big step forward, and I’ll keep working to ensure all who need Brineura can access it now and in the future.
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🏆Had a blast judging the Wildboarclough Fete Dog Show! Hilarious categories like “Dog Most Like Its Owner” made it tough to choose. Great weather, fab turnout—huge thanks to the organisers! We all had a woofing good time! 🐕‍🦺🥇🥈🥉
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❗️Please see a statement regarding the ongoing closure of the B5470 and temporary traffic lights at Mill House Bridge. 👇
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The Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has secured a new trade deal with the EU. This is great news for all of us, boosting trade and business, creating jobs, keeping us safe and helping to grow the economy so we all feel the benefit. More about the deal below.👇
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As official Mental Health Awareness week has come to an end, let us not forget that there’s help and support available all year round. Never struggle alone. There’s many helplines and text messaging services available on the Mind website. Link below: www.mind.org.uk/information-...
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I visited the recent canal breach site near Bosley to see the vital work by the Canal & River Trust team. Their swift action and dedication to protecting our historic canals is inspiring. I thanked them on behalf of our communities here in Macclesfield and the villages.
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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.

Defence Spending 2.5% GDP Absent / no vote
The Minister will have recognised the strength of feeling on both sides of the House about wanting to see the defence investment plan published as soon as possible, and I hope Treasury Ministers will share that understanding. I believe that history is important. When Russia annex …
Strategic Defence Review: Funding · 2026-04-15
Chagos Islands Sovereignty Absent / no vote
I feel I should put on record at the beginning that I am not the Government’s trade envoy to Mauritius—[Hon. Members: “Yet!”] Hansard can record a diplomatic silence at this point. This debate ultimately turns on whether we understand the world as it is, not as we might wish it t …
British Indian Ocean Territory · 2026-01-28

Expenses Breakdown

Total: £202,502. Rank: #484 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.

Staffing
£156,437
Office
£20,422
Accommodation
£11,522
Travel
£14,121

What They Actually Claimed For

Itemised IPSA claims for the 250 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £213,612. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.

29 items for review
  • £617 Single claim of £616.80 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 19/10/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/08/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 04/12/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 12/09/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 11/11/2024.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/01/2025.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 08/01/2025.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 25/02/2025.
  • £1,050 Single claim of £1,050.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 03/10/2024.
  • £1,123 Single claim of £1,122.50 for Rail (Dependant Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £6,060 Single claim of £6,060.28 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
  • £7,187 Single claim of £7,186.80 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 28/03/2025.
  • £980 Single claim of £980.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 30/08/2024.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/10/2024.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 01/04/2025.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/03/2025.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/12/2024.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 04/02/2025.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 03/09/2024.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 06/01/2025.
  • £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 05/11/2024.
  • £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 23/08/2024.
  • £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 23/08/2024.
  • £510 Single claim of £510.00 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 20/03/2025.
  • £2,801 Single claim of £2,801.00 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.

Search the top 30 claims paid

Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £197,425

31/03/2025StaffingPayrollFY 24-25
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£152,980
28/03/2025Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£7,187
31/03/2025MP TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£6,060
03/10/2024StaffingPooled staffing servicesFY 24-25
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
31/03/2025Staff TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£2,876
31/03/2025Staff TravelHotel - LondonFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2515 nights
£2,801
23/07/2025Office CostsBought-in servicesFY 25-26
Administrative services0
£1,476
23/08/2024Office CostsSoftware & applicationsFY 24-25
Caseworker Annual Fee0
£1,440
31/03/2025Dependant TravelRailFY 24-25
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£1,123
12/08/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Rent - accommodation0
£1,050
04/12/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
December rent - accomodation0
£1,050
12/09/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Rent - accommodation0
£1,050
11/11/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
November rent - accomodation0
£1,050
31/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Rent - Accommodation0
£1,050
08/01/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Accomodation Jan0
£1,050
25/02/2025AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Accomodation - rent0
£1,050
03/10/2024AccommodationRentFY 24-25
Rent - accommodation0
£1,050
30/08/2024Office CostsEquipment - purchaseFY 24-25
Office furniture0
£980
01/10/2024Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£800
01/04/2025Office CostsRentFY 24-25
0
£800

Year on year

FY 24-25 192 claims £202,502
FY 25-26 58 claims £11,110

Travel

£14,121 paid across 0 trips.

Accommodation

£13,858 paid across 0 nights.

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