Baggy claimed £198,540 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Baggy Shanker #406 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #30 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#406
of 645 MPs nationally
#30
of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs
#30
of 47 MPs in East Midlands
−£27,607
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£144,372
Highest: Staffing
£8,390
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£198,540
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£144,372
Staffing
£27,218
Office
£18,560
Accommodation
£8,390
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £144,372 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £27,218 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £18,560 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £8,390 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Baggy Shanker claim in expenses?
Baggy Shanker claimed a total of £198,540 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Baggy Shanker rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Baggy Shanker ranks #406 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #30 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source