MP Expenses

Bridgend MP — Chris Elmore

£8,131 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Chris Elmore is the current MP for Bridgend (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £8,131 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

£8,131

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Bridgend MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Bridgend?
Chris Elmore (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bridgend.
How much has the MP for Bridgend claimed in expenses?
Chris Elmore claimed £8,131 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 Chris Elmore claim the most on?
Chris Elmore's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £6,323.
How do Bridgend's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Chris Elmore claimed £8,131. 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.