MP Expenses

Cardiff South and Penarth MP expenses — Stephen Doughty

£363 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Stephen Doughty is the current MP for Cardiff South and Penarth (Labour (Co-op)). In 2026-27 they claimed £363 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

£363

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £363 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 Stephen Doughty 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 £363 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Stephen Doughty claim the most on?
Stephen Doughty's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £363.
How do Cardiff South and Penarth's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Stephen Doughty claimed £363. 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.