MP Expenses

Stroud MP — Dr Simon Opher

£28,993 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Dr Simon Opher is the current MP for Stroud (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £28,993 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

£28,993

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

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 £28,993 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 Simon Opher claim the most on?
Dr Simon Opher's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £24,525.
How do Stroud's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Dr Simon Opher claimed £28,993. 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.