MP Expenses

Forest of Dean MP — Matt Bishop

£17,474 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Matt Bishop is the current MP for Forest of Dean (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £17,474 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

£17,474

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Forest of Dean MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Forest of Dean?
Matt Bishop (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean.
How much has the MP for Forest of Dean claimed in expenses?
Matt Bishop claimed £17,474 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 Matt Bishop claim the most on?
Matt Bishop's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,627.
How do Forest of Dean's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Matt Bishop claimed £17,474. 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.