MP Expenses

Southampton Itchen MP expenses — Darren Paffey

£1,211 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Darren Paffey is the current MP for Southampton Itchen (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,211 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

£1,211

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

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 £1,211 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 Darren Paffey 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 £1,211 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Darren Paffey claim the most on?
Darren Paffey's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,211.
How do Southampton Itchen's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Darren Paffey claimed £1,211. 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.