Al claimed £189,783 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Dr Al Pinkerton #441 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #38 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#441
of 645 MPs nationally
#38
of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs
#53
of 91 MPs in South East
−£36,364
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£156,008
Highest: Staffing
£3,304
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£189,783
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£156,008
Staffing
£26,875
Office
£3,596
Accommodation
£3,304
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £156,008 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £26,875 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £3,596 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £3,304 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Dr Al Pinkerton claim in expenses?
Dr Al Pinkerton claimed a total of £189,783 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Dr Al Pinkerton rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Dr Al Pinkerton ranks #441 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #38 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source