MP Expenses

Cardiff South and Penarth MP — Stephen Doughty

£3,922 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Stephen Doughty is the current MP for Cardiff South and Penarth (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £3,922 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

£3,922

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Cardiff South and Penarth MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth?
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Cardiff South and Penarth.
How much has the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth claimed in expenses?
Stephen Doughty claimed £3,922 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 Stephen Doughty claim the most on?
Stephen Doughty's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £3,922.
How do Cardiff South and Penarth's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Stephen Doughty claimed £3,922. 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.