MP Expenses

Wirral West MP — Matthew Patrick

£17,501 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)

Matthew Patrick is the current MP for Wirral West (Labour). In 2025-26 they claimed £17,501 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

£17,501

All-MP average — 2025-26

£18,166

Spend by category — 2025-26

Year-on-year trend

Wirral West MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Wirral West?
Matthew Patrick (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Wirral West.
How much has the MP for Wirral West claimed in expenses?
Matthew Patrick claimed £17,501 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 Matthew Patrick claim the most on?
Matthew Patrick's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Office Costs, at £12,369.
How do Wirral West's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Matthew Patrick claimed £17,501. 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.