Hertsmere MP — Sir Oliver Dowden
£4,277 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Sir Oliver Dowden is the current MP for Hertsmere (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £4,277 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
£4,277
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Hertsmere MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Hertsmere?
- Sir Oliver Dowden (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Hertsmere.
- How much has the MP for Hertsmere claimed in expenses?
- Sir Oliver Dowden claimed £4,277 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 Oliver Dowden claim the most on?
- Sir Oliver Dowden's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £4,277.
- How do Hertsmere's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Oliver Dowden claimed £4,277. 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.