St Helens North MP — David Baines
£13,226 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
David Baines is the current MP for St Helens North (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £13,226 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
£13,226
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
St Helens North MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for St Helens North?
- David Baines (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for St Helens North.
- How much has the MP for St Helens North claimed in expenses?
- David Baines claimed £13,226 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 David Baines claim the most on?
- David Baines's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £8,523.
- How do St Helens North's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. David Baines claimed £13,226. 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.