Bootle MP — Peter Dowd
£56,771 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Peter Dowd is the current MP for Bootle (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £56,771 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
£56,771
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Bootle MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Bootle?
- Peter Dowd (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bootle.
- How much has the MP for Bootle claimed in expenses?
- Peter Dowd claimed £56,771 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 Peter Dowd claim the most on?
- Peter Dowd's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £28,391.
- How do Bootle's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Peter Dowd claimed £56,771. 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.