Standing up for Telford
I’m fighting for the issues that matter most to residents of Telford. Including demanding better health services, safer streets, ways to help residents with the cost of living, fixing the foundations of the economy and getting our economy to grow, ensuring we are safe in an increasingly dangerous world, and protecting our planet from the threat of climate change.
In Parliament
As your MP, Shaun is dedicated to representing the interests and concerns of Telford residents in the House of Commons. His work focuses on improving Telford and its market towns, advocating for better public services and investment, and ensuring that the voices of Telford’s community are heard at the national level.
For more detailed information about Shaun’s parliamentary activities, including his voting record, speeches, and committee work, you can visit his profile.
The Voting Record section on Shaun Davies MP’s profile provides a detailed account of how he has voted on various issues and legislation in Parliament. This section is crucial for constituents who want to understand their MP’s stance on key topics and how he represents their interests.
The Spoken Contributions section on Shaun Davies MP’s profile provides a comprehensive overview of his speeches and statements made in Parliament. This section is essential for constituents who want to hear directly from their MP and understand his positions on various issues.
The Written Questions section on Shaun Davies MP’s profile provides a detailed account of the questions he has formally submitted to government ministers. This section is valuable for constituents who want to see how Shaun is holding the government accountable and addressing specific issues on their behalf.
Parliamentary Costs
Before Shaun was elected, he committed to publishing the full costs of being a Member of Parliament. MPs’ costs are designed to fund the varied work they do to serve their constituents – from office costs to staff salaries and helping to cover the costs of living in two separate places.
You can view a full up-to-date breakdown of all my expenses since Shaun Davies became an MP in 2024 on the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority’s (IPSA’s) website.
IPSA periodically updates this information following their independent verification and scrutiny. IPSA provided the Office of Shaun Davies MP with the following budget for 2024/25:
STAFF BUDGET –
The staffing budget is largely made up of payroll costs, which are paid directly to Shaun’s staff to assist him in carrying out his duties in Westminster and Telford. The budget covers all payroll costs (salaries, employers’ national insurance contributions and pension contributions).
Staffing costs account for approximately three-quarters of the total spend by an MP on average.
Team Telford, help Shaun Davies MP to carry out my Parliamentary duties in Westminster and are on hand to offer advice and assistance to constituents in Telford. It is important that, as your MP, Shaun takes up the issues that matter most to local residents and the team in both of offices assist in doing this.
CONSTITUENCY OFFICE BUDGET –
Parliament covers the cost of running my constituency office, which includes equipment, rent, business rates, etc.
Having the office in the heart of Telford is extremely important so that constituents can approach me for advice or assistance. My office is staffed five days a week and regular appointments are offered at surgeries located in all market towns and public buildings across Telford.
LONDON ACCOMMODATION BUDGET –
Shaun’s role as your MP requires him to be in Westminster for part of the week. He rents a flat in London and claims for essentials, including rent, Council Tax and utilities.
TELFORD ACCOMMODATION BUDGET – £0
Shaun uses his salary as an MP to pay for all living costs at my home in Telford.
TRAVEL BUDGET –
Shaun travels between his constituency and the House of Commons. He is required to be in the House of Commons several days each week while Parliament is sitting to participate in debates, vote, and represent his constituents.
The Parliamentary timetable can be unpredictable meaning it would be short notice to book travel. Shaun will always endeavour to travel Standard Class and buy tickets as cheaply and far in advance as possible. Shaun will never claim more than an ‘anytime standard return’.
STAFF TRAVEL BUDGET –
Staff sometimes travel across the country for work and training so that they can best help constituents who contact the office.
This information is correct when published and all expenses have been incurred wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of the Parliamentary duties.
