MP Expenses

Northampton South MP expenses — Mike Reader

£2,820 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Mike Reader is the current MP for Northampton South (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £2,820 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

£2,820

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Northampton South MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Northampton South?
Mike Reader (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Northampton South.
How much has the MP for Northampton South claimed in expenses?
Mike Reader claimed £2,820 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 Mike Reader 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 £2,820 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Mike Reader claim the most on?
Mike Reader's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,484.
How do Northampton South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Mike Reader claimed £2,820. 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.