MP Expenses

Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP — Olivia Bailey

£14,575 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Olivia Bailey is the current MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £14,575 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

£14,575

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire?
Olivia Bailey (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire.
How much has the MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire claimed in expenses?
Olivia Bailey claimed £14,575 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 Olivia Bailey claim the most on?
Olivia Bailey's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £13,554.
How do Reading West and Mid Berkshire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Olivia Bailey claimed £14,575. 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.