Scunthorpe MP — Sir Nicholas Dakin
£21,815 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Sir Nicholas Dakin is the current MP for Scunthorpe (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £21,815 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
£21,815
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Scunthorpe MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Scunthorpe?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe.
- How much has the MP for Scunthorpe claimed in expenses?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed £21,815 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 Sir Nicholas Dakin claim the most on?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,327.
- How do Scunthorpe's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed £21,815. 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.