MP Expenses

South Leicestershire MP expenses — Alberto Costa

£1,652 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Alberto Costa is the current MP for South Leicestershire (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,652 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

£1,652

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

South Leicestershire MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for South Leicestershire?
Alberto Costa (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire.
How much has the MP for South Leicestershire claimed in expenses?
Alberto Costa claimed £1,652 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 Alberto Costa 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 £1,652 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Alberto Costa claim the most on?
Alberto Costa's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,652.
How do South Leicestershire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Alberto Costa claimed £1,652. 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.