Member of Parliament
Catherine West
Catherine claimed £264,778 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Catherine West #198 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #105 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#198
of 645 MPs nationally
#105
of 361 Labour MPs
#38
of 75 MPs in London
+£38,631
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£243,275
Highest: Staffing
£196
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£264,778
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£243,275
Staffing
£21,307
Office
£0
Accommodation
£196
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £268,550 | £243,275 |
| Office Budget: £36,550 | £21,307 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £196 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Catherine West claim in expenses?
Catherine West claimed a total of £264,778 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Catherine West rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Catherine West ranks #198 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #105 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source