Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP expenses — Melanie Ward
£3,190 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Melanie Ward is the current MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,190 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
£3,190
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy?
- Melanie Ward (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy.
- How much has the MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy claimed in expenses?
- Melanie Ward claimed £3,190 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 Melanie Ward 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 £3,190 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Melanie Ward claim the most on?
- Melanie Ward's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,290.
- How do Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Melanie Ward claimed £3,190. 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.