Chris claimed £217,932 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, close to the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Chris McDonald #325 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #166 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#325
of 644 MPs nationally
#166
of 360 Labour MPs
#17
of 27 MPs in North East
−£8,244
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£151,019
Highest: Staffing
£16,668
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£217,932
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£151,019
Staffing
£27,893
Office
£22,352
Accommodation
£16,668
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £151,019 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £27,893 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £22,352 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £16,668 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Chris McDonald claim in expenses?
Chris McDonald claimed a total of £217,932 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Chris McDonald rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Chris McDonald ranks #325 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #166 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source