MP Expenses

Birkenhead MP — Alison McGovern

£4,499 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Alison McGovern is the current MP for Birkenhead (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £4,499 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

£4,499

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Birkenhead MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Birkenhead?
Alison McGovern (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Birkenhead.
How much has the MP for Birkenhead claimed in expenses?
Alison McGovern claimed £4,499 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 Alison McGovern claim the most on?
Alison McGovern's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £3,902.
How do Birkenhead's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Alison McGovern claimed £4,499. 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.