Catherine claimed £211,272 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Catherine Fookes #347 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #180 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#347
of 644 MPs nationally
#180
of 360 Labour MPs
#20
of 32 MPs in Wales
−£14,903
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£155,487
Highest: Staffing
£348
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£211,272
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£155,487
Staffing
£24,926
Office
£18,043
Accommodation
£12,469
Travel
£348
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £155,487 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £24,926 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £18,043 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £12,469 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £348 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Catherine Fookes claim in expenses?
Catherine Fookes claimed a total of £211,272 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Catherine Fookes rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Catherine Fookes ranks #347 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #180 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source