Belfast West MP — Paul Maskey
£22,699 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Paul Maskey is the current MP for Belfast West (Sinn Féin). In 2025-26 they claimed £22,699 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
£22,699
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Belfast West MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Belfast West?
- Paul Maskey (Sinn Féin) is the current Member of Parliament for Belfast West.
- How much has the MP for Belfast West claimed in expenses?
- Paul Maskey claimed £22,699 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 Paul Maskey claim the most on?
- Paul Maskey's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £20,602.
- How do Belfast West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Paul Maskey claimed £22,699. 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.