MP Expenses

Reading Central MP — Matt Rodda

£22,354 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Matt Rodda is the current MP for Reading Central (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £22,354 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

£22,354

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Reading Central MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Reading Central?
Matt Rodda (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Reading Central.
How much has the MP for Reading Central claimed in expenses?
Matt Rodda claimed £22,354 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 Matt Rodda claim the most on?
Matt Rodda's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Staffing, at £12,906.
How do Reading Central's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Matt Rodda claimed £22,354. 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.