MP Expenses

Rhondda and Ogmore MP expenses — Chris Bryant

£8,258 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Chris Bryant is the current MP for Rhondda and Ogmore (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £8,258 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

£8,258

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Rhondda and Ogmore MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore?
Chris Bryant (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore.
How much has the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore claimed in expenses?
Chris Bryant claimed £8,258 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 Chris Bryant 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 £8,258 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Chris Bryant claim the most on?
Chris Bryant's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £6,870.
How do Rhondda and Ogmore's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Chris Bryant claimed £8,258. 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.