MP Expenses

Bath MP expenses — Wera Hobhouse

£70 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Wera Hobhouse is the current MP for Bath (Liberal Democrat). In 2026-27 they claimed £70 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

£70

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Bath MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Bath?
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Bath.
How much has the MP for Bath claimed in expenses?
Wera Hobhouse claimed £70 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 Wera Hobhouse 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 £70 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Wera Hobhouse claim the most on?
Wera Hobhouse's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £70.
How do Bath's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Wera Hobhouse claimed £70. 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.