MP Expenses

Monmouthshire MP — Catherine Fookes

£23,272 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Catherine Fookes is the current MP for Monmouthshire (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £23,272 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

£23,272

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Monmouthshire MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Monmouthshire?
Catherine Fookes (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire.
How much has the MP for Monmouthshire claimed in expenses?
Catherine Fookes claimed £23,272 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 Catherine Fookes claim the most on?
Catherine Fookes's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £22,469.
How do Monmouthshire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Catherine Fookes claimed £23,272. 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.