MP Expenses

Stroud MP expenses — Dr Simon Opher

£5,703 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Dr Simon Opher is the current MP for Stroud (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £5,703 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

£5,703

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Stroud MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Stroud?
Dr Simon Opher (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Stroud.
How much has the MP for Stroud claimed in expenses?
Dr Simon Opher claimed £5,703 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 Dr Simon Opher 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 £5,703 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Dr Simon Opher claim the most on?
Dr Simon Opher's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,197.
How do Stroud's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Dr Simon Opher claimed £5,703. 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.