MP Expenses

Torbay MP — Steve Darling

£20,108 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Steve Darling is the current MP for Torbay (Liberal Democrat). In 2025-26 they claimed £20,108 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

£20,108

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Torbay MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Torbay?
Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat) is the current Member of Parliament for Torbay.
How much has the MP for Torbay claimed in expenses?
Steve Darling claimed £20,108 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 Steve Darling claim the most on?
Steve Darling's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £15,980.
How do Torbay's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Steve Darling claimed £20,108. 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.