MP Expenses

Orpington MP expenses — Gareth Bacon

£1,341 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Gareth Bacon is the current MP for Orpington (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,341 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

£1,341

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,341 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 Gareth Bacon 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 £1,341 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Gareth Bacon claim the most on?
Gareth Bacon's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,341.
How do Orpington's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Gareth Bacon claimed £1,341. 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.