Member of Parliament
Brendan O'Hara
Brendan claimed £358,048 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Brendan O'Hara #2 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #1 of 7 Scottish National Party MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#2
of 645 MPs nationally
#1
of 7 Scottish National Party MPs
#1
of 55 MPs in Scotland
+£131,901
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£250,784
Highest: Staffing
£1,199
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£358,048
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£250,784
Staffing
£21,349
Office
£28,738
Accommodation
£55,978
Travel
£1,199
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £250,784 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £21,349 |
| Accommodation Budget: £29,290 | £28,738 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £55,978 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £1,199 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Brendan O'Hara claim in expenses?
Brendan O'Hara claimed a total of £358,048 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Brendan O'Hara rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Brendan O'Hara ranks #2 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #1 of 7 Scottish National Party MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source