MP Expenses

Bolton West MP expenses — Phil Brickell

£3,743 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Phil Brickell is the current MP for Bolton West (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,743 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

£3,743

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Bolton West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Bolton West?
Phil Brickell (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bolton West.
How much has the MP for Bolton West claimed in expenses?
Phil Brickell claimed £3,743 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 Phil Brickell 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 £3,743 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Phil Brickell claim the most on?
Phil Brickell's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £3,743.
How do Bolton West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Phil Brickell claimed £3,743. 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.