MP Expenses

Dover and Deal MP expenses — Mike Tapp

£1,173 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Mike Tapp
Current MP

Mike Tapp

Labour

Mike Tapp is the current MP for Dover and Deal (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,173 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

£1,173

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,173 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 Mike Tapp 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 £1,173 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Mike Tapp claim the most on?
Mike Tapp's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,173.
How do Dover and Deal's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mike Tapp claimed £1,173. 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.