How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Matt Bishop on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Earlier this week, the Chancellor announced new support to help families with the cost of living. I regularly hear from residents who are worried about rising household bills, food prices and the general pressure on everyday finances.View post ↗
The plan is working. We are securing our borders. Net migration = down Asylum hotel use = down Small boats arriving = down Reform talk. Labour deliver.View post ↗
www.matt-bishop.org/forestofdean...View post ↗
National Fish & Chip Day is coming up on 5th June, and I’m launching a competition to find the very best fish & chip shop in the Forest of Dean! Nominate your favourite chip shop for the chance to win the title of “Best Fish & Chips in the Forest of Dean” this National Fish & Chip Day.View post ↗
Lots of families are already talking about staying safe online and online privacy can be part of that too. The ICO’s Switched on to privacy campaign shares simple tips for parents of 4–11‑year‑olds. 👉 ico.org.uk/switched-on-to-privacy/?utm_source=toolkit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sotpView post ↗
I recently met Laura from the James Hopkins Trust and heard more about the incredible work they do supporting life-limited young children and their families across Gloucestershire, including many here in the Forest. I want to thank Laura and the whole team for their hard work day in, day out.View post ↗
Please read my statement below regarding the A40 works 👇View post ↗
Please read my statement below 👇View post ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
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The plan is working. We are securing our borders. Net migration = down Asylum hotel use = down Small boats arriving = down Reform talk. Labour deliver.Bluesky post · 2026-05-21
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £157,583. Rank: #832 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 270 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £172,217. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
40 items for review
- £1,328 Single claim of £1,328.14 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 01/10/2024.
- £1,119 Single claim of £1,118.64 for Hotel - London (Accommodation) on 22/07/2024.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 15/08/2024.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 22/10/2024.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/11/2024.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 21/01/2025.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/12/2024.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/03/2025.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 20/02/2025.
- £2,500 Single claim of £2,500.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 24/09/2024.
- £769 Single claim of £768.83 for Utilities (Electricity) on 24/01/2025.
- £975 Single claim of £975.00 for Hotel - London (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £555 Single claim of £555.12 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £3,245 Single claim of £3,244.50 for Mileage - car (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,214 Single claim of £1,213.92 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 28/08/2024.
- £1,850 Single claim of £1,850.40 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 18/03/2025.
- £586 Single claim of £585.60 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 12/09/2024.
- £2,760 Single claim of £2,760.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 09/04/2025.
- £660 Single claim of £660.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 03/02/2025.
- £1,722 Single claim of £1,721.52 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 28/08/2024.
- £700 Single claim of £700.00 for Moving Fees (Legal costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £710 Single claim of £710.10 for Rent (Office Costs) on 30/08/2024.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 16/01/2025.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/02/2025.
- £800 Single claim of £800.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £145,213
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£93,826
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£3,245
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
Other office equipment0
£2,760
Faster payment form - First Months Rent - [***]0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
0
£2,500
Associated Costs0
£2,267
Office furniture0
£1,850
Office furniture0
£1,722
Caseworker 2025-260
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
Council Tax0
£1,328
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2510 nights
£1,299
Year on year
FY 24-25 215 claims £157,583
FY 25-26 55 claims £14,634
Travel
£8,225 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£25,653 paid across 6 nights.
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