MP Expenses

Derby South MP expenses — Baggy Shanker

£709 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Baggy Shanker is the current MP for Derby South (Labour (Co-op)). In 2026-27 they claimed £709 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

£709

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Derby South MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Derby South?
Baggy Shanker (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Derby South.
How much has the MP for Derby South claimed in expenses?
Baggy Shanker claimed £709 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 Baggy Shanker 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 £709 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Baggy Shanker claim the most on?
Baggy Shanker's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £535.
How do Derby South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Baggy Shanker claimed £709. 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.