MP Expenses

Sherwood Forest MP — Michelle Welsh

£16,721 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Michelle Welsh is the current MP for Sherwood Forest (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,721 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

£16,721

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £16,721 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 Michelle Welsh claim the most on?
Michelle Welsh's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,106.
How do Sherwood Forest's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Michelle Welsh claimed £16,721. 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.