Claire claimed £180,797 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Claire Hughes #485 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #264 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#485
of 645 MPs nationally
#264
of 361 Labour MPs
#24
of 32 MPs in Wales
−£45,350
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£128,234
Highest: Staffing
£774
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£180,797
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£128,234
Staffing
£19,914
Office
£26,489
Accommodation
£5,385
Travel
£774
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £128,234 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £19,914 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £26,489 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,385 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £774 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Claire Hughes claim in expenses?
Claire Hughes claimed a total of £180,797 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Claire Hughes rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Claire Hughes ranks #485 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #264 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source