Member of Parliament
Brian Mathew
Brian claimed £157,740 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Brian Mathew #578 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #60 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#578
of 645 MPs nationally
#60
of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs
#49
of 58 MPs in South West
−£68,406
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£114,578
Highest: Staffing
£7,268
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£157,740
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£114,578
Staffing
£19,855
Office
£16,040
Accommodation
£7,268
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £114,578 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £19,855 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £16,040 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £7,268 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Brian Mathew claim in expenses?
Brian Mathew claimed a total of £157,740 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Brian Mathew rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Brian Mathew ranks #578 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #60 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source