MP Expenses

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.