Swansea West MP — Torsten Bell
£18,955 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Torsten Bell is the current MP for Swansea West (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £18,955 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
£18,955
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Swansea West MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Swansea West?
- Torsten Bell (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Swansea West.
- How much has the MP for Swansea West claimed in expenses?
- Torsten Bell claimed £18,955 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 Torsten Bell claim the most on?
- Torsten Bell's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,417.
- How do Swansea West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Torsten Bell claimed £18,955. 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.