MP Expenses

Cardiff West MP expenses — Mr Alex Barros-Curtis

£3,356 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Mr Alex Barros-Curtis is the current MP for Cardiff West (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,356 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

£3,356

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Cardiff West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Cardiff West?
Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Cardiff West.
How much has the MP for Cardiff West claimed in expenses?
Mr Alex Barros-Curtis claimed £3,356 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 Mr Alex Barros-Curtis 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 £3,356 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Mr Alex Barros-Curtis claim the most on?
Mr Alex Barros-Curtis's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £3,356.
How do Cardiff West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mr Alex Barros-Curtis claimed £3,356. 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.