Ben claimed £250,650 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Ben Lake #233 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #2 of 4 Plaid Cymru MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#233
of 645 MPs nationally
#2
of 4 Plaid Cymru MPs
#19
of 32 MPs in Wales
+£24,503
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£223,557
Highest: Staffing
£8,284
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£250,650
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£223,557
Staffing
£18,809
Office
£0
Accommodation
£8,284
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £223,557 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £18,809 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £8,284 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Ben Lake claim in expenses?
Ben Lake claimed a total of £250,650 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Ben Lake rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Ben Lake ranks #233 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #2 of 4 Plaid Cymru MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source