Meriden and Solihull East MP expenses — Saqib Bhatti
£2,563 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Saqib Bhatti is the current MP for Meriden and Solihull East (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,563 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
£2,563
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
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 £2,563 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 Saqib Bhatti 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 £2,563 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Saqib Bhatti claim the most on?
- Saqib Bhatti's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,563.
- How do Meriden and Solihull East's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Saqib Bhatti claimed £2,563. 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.