David claimed £136,662 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks David Baines #619 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #347 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#619
of 645 MPs nationally
#347
of 361 Labour MPs
#68
of 70 MPs in North West
−£89,485
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£92,658
Highest: Staffing
£10,245
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£136,662
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£92,658
Staffing
£11,644
Office
£22,115
Accommodation
£10,245
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £92,658 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £11,644 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £22,115 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £10,245 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did David Baines claim in expenses?
David Baines claimed a total of £136,662 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does David Baines rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, David Baines ranks #619 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #347 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source