MP Expenses

Belfast West MP expenses — Paul Maskey

£11,647 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Paul Maskey is the current MP for Belfast West (Sinn Féin). In 2026-27 they claimed £11,647 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

£11,647

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £11,647 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 Paul Maskey 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 £11,647 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Paul Maskey claim the most on?
Paul Maskey's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £11,647.
How do Belfast West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Paul Maskey claimed £11,647. 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.