Melksham and Devizes MP — Brian Mathew
£12,949 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Brian Mathew is the current MP for Melksham and Devizes (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £12,949 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
£12,949
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Melksham and Devizes MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Melksham and Devizes?
- Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes.
- How much has the MP for Melksham and Devizes claimed in expenses?
- Brian Mathew claimed £12,949 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 Brian Mathew claim the most on?
- Brian Mathew's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £9,709.
- How do Melksham and Devizes's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Brian Mathew claimed £12,949. 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.