MP Expenses

Manchester Central MP expenses — Lucy Powell

£1,133 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Lucy Powell is the current MP for Manchester Central (Labour (Co-op)). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,133 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

£1,133

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Manchester Central MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Manchester Central?
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Manchester Central.
How much has the MP for Manchester Central claimed in expenses?
Lucy Powell claimed £1,133 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 Lucy 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 £1,133 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Lucy Powell claim the most on?
Lucy Powell's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,133.
How do Manchester Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Lucy Powell claimed £1,133. 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.