MP Expenses

Northampton South MP — Mike Reader

£15,363 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Mike Reader is the current MP for Northampton South (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £15,363 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

£15,363

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £15,363 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 Mike Reader claim the most on?
Mike Reader's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £7,164.
How do Northampton South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mike Reader claimed £15,363. 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.