MP Expenses

Reading West and Mid Berkshire MP expenses — Olivia Bailey

£986 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Olivia Bailey is the current MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £986 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

£986

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £986 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 Olivia Bailey 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 £986 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Olivia Bailey claim the most on?
Olivia Bailey's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £986.
How do Reading West and Mid Berkshire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Olivia Bailey claimed £986. 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.