MP Expenses

Herne Bay and Sandwich MP — Sir Roger Gale

£16,878 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sir Roger Gale is the current MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,878 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

£16,878

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Herne Bay and Sandwich MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich?
Sir Roger Gale (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Herne Bay and Sandwich.
How much has the MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich claimed in expenses?
Sir Roger Gale claimed £16,878 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 Sir Roger Gale claim the most on?
Sir Roger Gale's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £16,043.
How do Herne Bay and Sandwich's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Roger Gale claimed £16,878. 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.