Deirdre claimed £196,485 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Deirdre Costigan #411 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #220 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#411
of 644 MPs nationally
#220
of 360 Labour MPs
#59
of 74 MPs in London
−£29,690
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£172,372
Highest: Staffing
£59
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£196,485
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£172,372
Staffing
£24,054
Office
£0
Accommodation
£59
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £198,653 | £172,372 |
| Office Budget: £33,037 | £24,054 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £59 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Deirdre Costigan claim in expenses?
Deirdre Costigan claimed a total of £196,485 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Deirdre Costigan rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Deirdre Costigan ranks #411 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #220 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source