Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy MP — Melanie Ward
£30,140 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Melanie Ward is the current MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £30,140 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
£30,140
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £30,140 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 Melanie Ward claim the most on?
- Melanie Ward's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £20,035.
- How do Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Melanie Ward claimed £30,140. 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.