Walsall and Bloxwich MP — Valerie Vaz
£16,483 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Valerie Vaz is the current MP for Walsall and Bloxwich (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £16,483 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
£16,483
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Walsall and Bloxwich MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Walsall and Bloxwich?
- Valerie Vaz (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Walsall and Bloxwich.
- How much has the MP for Walsall and Bloxwich claimed in expenses?
- Valerie Vaz claimed £16,483 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 Valerie Vaz claim the most on?
- Valerie Vaz's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £11,865.
- How do Walsall and Bloxwich's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Valerie Vaz claimed £16,483. 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.