Rochdale MP expenses — Paul Waugh
£10,944 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Paul Waugh is the current MP for Rochdale (Labour (Co-op)). In 2026-27 they claimed £10,944 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
£10,944
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Rochdale MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Rochdale?
- Paul Waugh (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Rochdale.
- How much has the MP for Rochdale claimed in expenses?
- Paul Waugh claimed £10,944 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 Paul Waugh 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 £10,944 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Paul Waugh claim the most on?
- Paul Waugh's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £10,117.
- How do Rochdale's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Paul Waugh claimed £10,944. 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.