MP Expenses

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney MP expenses — Nick Smith

£1,063 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Nick Smith is the current MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,063 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

£1,063

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,063 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 Nick Smith 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 £1,063 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Nick Smith claim the most on?
Nick Smith's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,063.
How do Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Nick Smith claimed £1,063. 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.