MP Expenses

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare MP — Gerald Jones

£18,730 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Gerald Jones is the current MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £18,730 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

£18,730

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare?
Gerald Jones (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare.
How much has the MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare claimed in expenses?
Gerald Jones claimed £18,730 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 Gerald Jones claim the most on?
Gerald Jones's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,730.
How do Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Gerald Jones claimed £18,730. 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.