Orpington MP — Gareth Bacon
£20,702 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Gareth Bacon is the current MP for Orpington (Conservative). In 2025-26 they claimed £20,702 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
£20,702
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Orpington MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Orpington?
- Gareth Bacon (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Orpington.
- How much has the MP for Orpington claimed in expenses?
- Gareth Bacon claimed £20,702 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 Gareth Bacon claim the most on?
- Gareth Bacon's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £17,607.
- How do Orpington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Gareth Bacon claimed £20,702. 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.