Wakefield and Rothwell MP — Simon Lightwood
£16,818 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Simon Lightwood is the current MP for Wakefield and Rothwell (Labour (Co-op)). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,818 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
£16,818
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Wakefield and Rothwell MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Wakefield and Rothwell?
- Simon Lightwood (Labour (Co-op)) is the current Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell.
- How much has the MP for Wakefield and Rothwell claimed in expenses?
- Simon Lightwood claimed £16,818 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 Simon Lightwood claim the most on?
- Simon Lightwood's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £14,829.
- How do Wakefield and Rothwell's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Simon Lightwood claimed £16,818. 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.