MP Expenses

Basildon and Billericay MP — Mr Richard Holden

£16,607 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Mr Richard Holden is the current MP for Basildon and Billericay (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,607 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 — 2025-26

£16,607

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Basildon and Billericay MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Basildon and Billericay?
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay.
How much has the MP for Basildon and Billericay claimed in expenses?
Mr Richard Holden claimed £16,607 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
What did Mr Richard Holden claim the most on?
Mr Richard Holden's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,009.
How do Basildon and Billericay's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mr Richard Holden claimed £16,607. 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.