Member of Parliament
Chris Ward
Chris claimed £203,111 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Chris Ward #383 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #201 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#383
of 645 MPs nationally
#201
of 361 Labour MPs
#43
of 91 MPs in South East
−£23,035
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£158,826
Highest: Staffing
£3,485
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£203,111
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£158,826
Staffing
£29,229
Office
£11,572
Accommodation
£3,485
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £158,826 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £29,229 |
| Accommodation Budget: £19,692 | £11,572 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £3,485 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Chris Ward claim in expenses?
Chris Ward claimed a total of £203,111 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Chris Ward rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Chris Ward ranks #383 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #201 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source