MP Expenses

Bath MP — Wera Hobhouse

£25,778 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Wera Hobhouse is the current MP for Bath (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £25,778 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

£25,778

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £25,778 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 Wera Hobhouse claim the most on?
Wera Hobhouse's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £22,521.
How do Bath's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Wera Hobhouse claimed £25,778. 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.