MP Expenses

Bolton West MP — Phil Brickell

£11,025 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Phil Brickell is the current MP for Bolton West (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £11,025 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

£11,025

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £11,025 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 Phil Brickell claim the most on?
Phil Brickell's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £7,578.
How do Bolton West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Phil Brickell claimed £11,025. 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.