Brent West MP — Barry Gardiner
£21,298 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Barry Gardiner is the current MP for Brent West (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,298 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
£21,298
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Brent West MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Brent West?
- Barry Gardiner (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Brent West.
- How much has the MP for Brent West claimed in expenses?
- Barry Gardiner claimed £21,298 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 Barry Gardiner claim the most on?
- Barry Gardiner's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £21,298.
- How do Brent West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Barry Gardiner claimed £21,298. 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.