MP Expenses

Newport West and Islwyn MP expenses — Ruth Jones

£3,025 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Ruth Jones is the current MP for Newport West and Islwyn (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,025 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 — 2026-27

£3,025

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Newport West and Islwyn MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Newport West and Islwyn?
Ruth Jones (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn.
How much has the MP for Newport West and Islwyn claimed in expenses?
Ruth Jones claimed £3,025 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 Ruth Jones 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 £3,025 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Ruth Jones claim the most on?
Ruth Jones's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £2,079.
How do Newport West and Islwyn's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Ruth Jones claimed £3,025. 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.