MP Expenses

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber MP expenses — Brendan O'Hara

£2,687 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Brendan O'Hara is the current MP for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Scottish National Party). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,687 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£2,687

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber?
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party) is the current Member of Parliament for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber.
How much has the MP for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber claimed in expenses?
Brendan O'Hara claimed £2,687 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Brendan O'Hara paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £2,687 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Brendan O'Hara claim the most on?
Brendan O'Hara's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,585.
How do Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Brendan O'Hara claimed £2,687. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.