Newport West and Islwyn MP — Ruth Jones
£18,670 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Ruth Jones is the current MP for Newport West and Islwyn (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £18,670 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
£18,670
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
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 £18,670 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 Ruth Jones claim the most on?
- Ruth Jones's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £16,875.
- How do Newport West and Islwyn's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Ruth Jones claimed £18,670. 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.