David claimed £182,965 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks David Smith #470 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #257 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#470
of 645 MPs nationally
#257
of 361 Labour MPs
#25
of 27 MPs in North East
−£43,182
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£118,588
Highest: Staffing
£17,392
Lowest: Accommodation
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£182,965
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£118,588
Staffing
£27,334
Office
£17,392
Accommodation
£19,652
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £118,588 |
| Office Budget: £32,346 | £27,334 |
| Accommodation Budget: £26,608 | £17,392 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £19,652 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did David Smith claim in expenses?
David Smith claimed a total of £182,965 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does David Smith rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, David Smith ranks #470 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #257 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source