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.