Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney MP — Nick Smith
£12,553 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Nick Smith is the current MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £12,553 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
£12,553
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney?
- Nick Smith (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney.
- How much has the MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney claimed in expenses?
- Nick Smith claimed £12,553 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 Nick Smith claim the most on?
- Nick Smith's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,553.
- How do Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Nick Smith claimed £12,553. 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.