Glenrothes and Mid Fife MP expenses — Richard Baker
£862 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Richard Baker is the current MP for Glenrothes and Mid Fife (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £862 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
£862
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Glenrothes and Mid Fife MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Glenrothes and Mid Fife?
- Richard Baker (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Glenrothes and Mid Fife.
- How much has the MP for Glenrothes and Mid Fife claimed in expenses?
- Richard Baker claimed £862 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 Richard Baker 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 £862 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Richard Baker claim the most on?
- Richard Baker's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £766.
- How do Glenrothes and Mid Fife's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Richard Baker claimed £862. 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.