MP Expenses

Faversham and Mid Kent MP — Helen Whately

£22,443 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Helen Whately is the current MP for Faversham and Mid Kent (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £22,443 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

£22,443

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Faversham and Mid Kent MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Faversham and Mid Kent?
Helen Whately (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent.
How much has the MP for Faversham and Mid Kent claimed in expenses?
Helen Whately claimed £22,443 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 Helen Whately claim the most on?
Helen Whately's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,042.
How do Faversham and Mid Kent's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Helen Whately claimed £22,443. 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.