MP Expenses

Dumfries and Galloway MP — John Cooper

£19,408 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

John Cooper is the current MP for Dumfries and Galloway (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £19,408 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

£19,408

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Dumfries and Galloway MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Dumfries and Galloway?
John Cooper (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Dumfries and Galloway.
How much has the MP for Dumfries and Galloway claimed in expenses?
John Cooper claimed £19,408 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 John Cooper claim the most on?
John Cooper's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £16,611.
How do Dumfries and Galloway's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. John Cooper claimed £19,408. 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.