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.