Alex claimed £211,093 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Alex Ballinger #348 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #181 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#348
of 644 MPs nationally
#181
of 360 Labour MPs
#31
of 57 MPs in West Midlands
−£15,082
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£157,127
Highest: Staffing
£3,060
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£211,093
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£157,127
Staffing
£27,944
Office
£18,538
Accommodation
£4,424
Travel
£3,060
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £157,127 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £27,944 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £18,538 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £4,424 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £3,060 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Alex Ballinger claim in expenses?
Alex Ballinger claimed a total of £211,093 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Alex Ballinger rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Alex Ballinger ranks #348 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #181 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source