Member of Parliament
Andy McDonald
Andy claimed £296,890 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Andy McDonald #81 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #43 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#81
of 645 MPs nationally
#43
of 361 Labour MPs
#8
of 27 MPs in North East
+£70,743
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£238,313
Highest: Staffing
£7,737
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£296,890
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£238,313
Staffing
£26,576
Office
£24,264
Accommodation
£7,737
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £238,313 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £26,576 |
| Accommodation Budget: £29,290 | £24,264 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £7,737 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Andy McDonald claim in expenses?
Andy McDonald claimed a total of £296,890 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Andy McDonald rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Andy McDonald ranks #81 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #43 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source