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.