MP Expenses

Dover and Deal MP — Mike Tapp

£5,524 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Mike Tapp
Current MP

Mike Tapp

Labour

Mike Tapp is the current MP for Dover and Deal (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £5,524 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

£5,524

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Dover and Deal MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Dover and Deal?
Mike Tapp (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Dover and Deal.
How much has the MP for Dover and Deal claimed in expenses?
Mike Tapp claimed £5,524 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 Mike Tapp claim the most on?
Mike Tapp's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £5,524.
How do Dover and Deal's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mike Tapp claimed £5,524. 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.