MP Expenses

Stoke-on-Trent South MP — Dr Allison Gardner

£20,656 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Dr Allison Gardner is the current MP for Stoke-on-Trent South (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £20,656 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.

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Total claimed — 2025-26

£20,656

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Stoke-on-Trent South MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Stoke-on-Trent South?
Dr Allison Gardner (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South.
How much has the MP for Stoke-on-Trent South claimed in expenses?
Dr Allison Gardner claimed £20,656 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 Dr Allison Gardner claim the most on?
Dr Allison Gardner's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £18,273.
How do Stoke-on-Trent South's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Dr Allison Gardner claimed £20,656. 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.