MP Expenses

Liverpool Wavertree MP — Paula Barker

£13,311 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Paula Barker is the current MP for Liverpool Wavertree (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £13,311 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

£13,311

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Liverpool Wavertree MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Liverpool Wavertree?
Paula Barker (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree.
How much has the MP for Liverpool Wavertree claimed in expenses?
Paula Barker claimed £13,311 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 Paula Barker claim the most on?
Paula Barker's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £9,801.
How do Liverpool Wavertree's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Paula Barker claimed £13,311. 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.