MP Expenses

Lichfield MP Expenses

£5,712 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Dave Robertson is the current MP for Lichfield (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £5,712 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.

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Total claimed — 2026-27

£5,712

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Lichfield MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Lichfield?
Dave Robertson (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Lichfield.
How much has the MP for Lichfield claimed in expenses?
Dave Robertson claimed £5,712 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 Dave Robertson 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 £5,712 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Dave Robertson claim the most on?
Dave Robertson's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £5,018.
How do Lichfield's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Dave Robertson claimed £5,712. 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.