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Siobhain claimed £292,669 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Dame Siobhain McDonagh #107 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #55 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

#107

of 644 MPs nationally

#55

of 360 Labour MPs

#19

of 74 MPs in London

+£66,493

vs Commons average (£226,175)

£253,100

Highest: Staffing

£39,569

Lowest: Office

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Expenses

IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.

£292,669

Total spend

Commons avg: £226,175

£253,100

Staffing

£39,569

Office

£0

Accommodation

£0

Travel

Category Spend
Staffing Budget: £268,550 £253,100
Office Budget: £42,550 £39,569

Annual total spend

2010-11 2015-16 2020-21 2024-25

Source: IPSA Total Spend

Expense source IPSA Total Spend

Expense FAQs

How much did Dame Siobhain McDonagh claim in expenses?

Dame Siobhain McDonagh claimed a total of £292,669 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source

Where does Dame Siobhain McDonagh rank for MP expenses?

For the 2024-25 financial year, Dame Siobhain McDonagh ranks #107 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #55 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source