IPSA Newsletter, June 2022

It's been 13 years since the MPs' expenses scandal and we've come a long way since then.

For the past 12 years, IPSA has independently set, administered and regulated MPs' pay and business costs.

You can find out more about how things have changed since the creation of IPSA.

We know, however, there are still misconceptions that affect public trust.

We have created this video to address the top five myths. Please feel free to share this video on your channels to help us to tackle the common misconceptions.

You can read about other myths affecting MPs' business costs.

We have also included our latest two articles below. These articles focus on why we've moved away from using the term "expenses" and why it's important that MPs receive an accommodation budget.

We postponed publication following the murder of Sir David Amess MP. Full details can be found in our Bulletin. We hope to confirm the date for resuming publication before the House rises for the summer.

If you have any feedback, please let us know.

With best wishes

Ian

Ian Todd

Chief Executive, IPSA

IPSA articles

MPs' business costs aren't expenses

MPs' business costs aren't what most people think of as "expenses". Read about what business costs are.

Why do MPs need an accommodation budget?

Covering accommodation costs is an essential part of helping politics to become accessible to all. Read about why MPs need an accommodation budget.