MP Expenses

Meriden and Solihull East MP — Saqib Bhatti

£26,460 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Saqib Bhatti is the current MP for Meriden and Solihull East (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £26,460 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 — 2025-26

£26,460

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Meriden and Solihull East MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Meriden and Solihull East?
Saqib Bhatti (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East.
How much has the MP for Meriden and Solihull East claimed in expenses?
Saqib Bhatti claimed £26,460 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 Saqib Bhatti claim the most on?
Saqib Bhatti's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,452.
How do Meriden and Solihull East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Saqib Bhatti claimed £26,460. 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.