Bristol South MP expenses — Karin Smyth
£927 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Karin Smyth is the current MP for Bristol South (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £927 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 — 2026-27
£927
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Bristol South MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Bristol South?
- Karin Smyth (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Bristol South.
- How much has the MP for Bristol South claimed in expenses?
- Karin Smyth claimed £927 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
- How much is Karin Smyth paid as an MP?
- The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £927 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Karin Smyth claim the most on?
- Karin Smyth's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £552.
- How do Bristol South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Karin Smyth claimed £927. 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.