IPSA expenses cover the business costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. Full details on what counts as a claim are in the methodology.
Total claimed this year
£4,402
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£21,815
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £58 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £124 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £65 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £146 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £118 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £536 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £117 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £11 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £277 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £35 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £5 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £5 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £133 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £133 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £5 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £5 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £16 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £11 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £127 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £477 for Utilities in 2019-20.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £134 for Const Office Electricity in 2018-19.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £434 for Electricity in 2018-19.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £90 for Const Office Electricity in 2018-19.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £1 for Electricity in 2017-18.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £147 for Const Office Electricity in 2017-18.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Itemised claims
| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £132 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £51 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £70 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £58 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | Gas — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £124 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £75 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £69 | 2025-26 | 4 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | -£67 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Repaid | Part repayment of claim 60319060:5 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £127 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | -£56 | 2025-26 | 17 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 11 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £480 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Distribution | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £189 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printing | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £65 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £1,991 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £273 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Dec 2025 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £365 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | CURRYS BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
Labour average — 2025-26
£18,163
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Barton upon Humber
Registered 23 Jul 2024View source
8. Miscellaneous
Trustee Of Lindsey Lodge, Scunthorpe. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 23 Jul 2024View source
Sir Nicholas Dakin expenses — common questions
- How much did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed £21,815 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim for?
- In 2025-26, Sir Nicholas Dakin's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£18,327). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Sir Nicholas Dakin's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.