MP Expenses

Southampton Itchen MP — Darren Paffey

£12,723 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Darren Paffey is the current MP for Southampton Itchen (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £12,723 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

£12,723

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Southampton Itchen MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Southampton Itchen?
Darren Paffey (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen.
How much has the MP for Southampton Itchen claimed in expenses?
Darren Paffey claimed £12,723 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 Darren Paffey claim the most on?
Darren Paffey's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £7,232.
How do Southampton Itchen's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Darren Paffey claimed £12,723. 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.