MP Expenses

West Lancashire MP expenses — Ashley Dalton

£5,795 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Ashley Dalton is the current MP for West Lancashire (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £5,795 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 — 2026-27

£5,795

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

West Lancashire MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for West Lancashire?
Ashley Dalton (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for West Lancashire.
How much has the MP for West Lancashire claimed in expenses?
Ashley Dalton claimed £5,795 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Ashley Dalton paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £5,795 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Ashley Dalton claim the most on?
Ashley Dalton's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £3,493.
How do West Lancashire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Ashley Dalton claimed £5,795. 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.