Sherwood Forest MP expenses — Michelle Welsh
£3,195 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Michelle Welsh is the current MP for Sherwood Forest (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £3,195 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
£3,195
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Sherwood Forest MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Sherwood Forest?
- Michelle Welsh (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Sherwood Forest.
- How much has the MP for Sherwood Forest claimed in expenses?
- Michelle Welsh claimed £3,195 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 Michelle Welsh 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 £3,195 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Michelle Welsh claim the most on?
- Michelle Welsh's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £1,746.
- How do Sherwood Forest's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Michelle Welsh claimed £3,195. 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.