Ceredigion Preseli MP — Ben Lake
£7,479 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Ben Lake is the current MP for Ceredigion Preseli (Plaid Cymru). In 2025-26 they claimed £7,479 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
£7,479
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Ceredigion Preseli MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Ceredigion Preseli?
- Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru) is the current Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Preseli.
- How much has the MP for Ceredigion Preseli claimed in expenses?
- Ben Lake claimed £7,479 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 Ben Lake claim the most on?
- Ben Lake's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £7,479.
- How do Ceredigion Preseli's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ben Lake claimed £7,479. 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.