MP Expenses

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.