Orkney and Shetland MP — Mr Alistair Carmichael
£20,985 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Mr Alistair Carmichael is the current MP for Orkney and Shetland (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £20,985 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
£20,985
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Orkney and Shetland MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Orkney and Shetland?
- Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Orkney and Shetland.
- How much has the MP for Orkney and Shetland claimed in expenses?
- Mr Alistair Carmichael claimed £20,985 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 Mr Alistair Carmichael claim the most on?
- Mr Alistair Carmichael's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £20,090.
- How do Orkney and Shetland's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Mr Alistair Carmichael claimed £20,985. 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.