MP Expenses

Kensington and Bayswater MP expenses — Joe Powell

£1,532 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Joe Powell is the current MP for Kensington and Bayswater (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,532 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

£1,532

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Kensington and Bayswater MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Kensington and Bayswater?
Joe Powell (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater.
How much has the MP for Kensington and Bayswater claimed in expenses?
Joe Powell claimed £1,532 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 Joe Powell 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 £1,532 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Joe Powell claim the most on?
Joe Powell's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,532.
How do Kensington and Bayswater's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Joe Powell claimed £1,532. 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.