Al claimed £170,101 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Al Carns #540 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #298 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#540
of 645 MPs nationally
#298
of 361 Labour MPs
#47
of 57 MPs in West Midlands
−£56,046
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£111,085
Highest: Staffing
£4,506
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£170,101
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£111,085
Staffing
£25,716
Office
£28,793
Accommodation
£4,506
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £111,085 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £25,716 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £28,793 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £4,506 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Al Carns claim in expenses?
Al Carns claimed a total of £170,101 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Al Carns rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Al Carns ranks #540 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #298 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source