MP Expenses

Central Devon MP — Sir Mel Stride

£7,396 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sir Mel Stride is the current MP for Central Devon (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £7,396 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

£7,396

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Central Devon MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Central Devon?
Sir Mel Stride (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Central Devon.
How much has the MP for Central Devon claimed in expenses?
Sir Mel Stride claimed £7,396 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 Sir Mel Stride claim the most on?
Sir Mel Stride's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Accommodation, at £3,778.
How do Central Devon's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Mel Stride claimed £7,396. 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.