Welcome to IPSA

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is the independent organisation created to bring a fresh approach to the system of paying MPs’ expenses.

IPSA’s new rules mean a change from the system of allowances; establishing clear guidelines setting out what MPs can and cannot claim for. The rules, which apply to all MPs, are a break from what went before and are fair, workable and transparent. From September, IPSA will publish on its website every claim made by every MP.

IPSA is entirely independent of Parliament, Government and all political parties. In all it does, IPSA will keep at the front of its mind its main duty – to serve the interests of the public.

Given that IPSA is a new organisation there has been confusion in some of the public discussions about our work. In the interests of accuracy, IPSA publishes a ‘For the Record’ document to address these and to provide accurate information about our operations, and our achievements. For more information click here.