MP Expenses

New Forest West MP — Sir Desmond Swayne

£7,328 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Sir Desmond Swayne is the current MP for New Forest West (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £7,328 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

£7,328

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

New Forest West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for New Forest West?
Sir Desmond Swayne (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for New Forest West.
How much has the MP for New Forest West claimed in expenses?
Sir Desmond Swayne claimed £7,328 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 Sir Desmond Swayne claim the most on?
Sir Desmond Swayne's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Accommodation, at £4,705.
How do New Forest West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Desmond Swayne claimed £7,328. 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.