Sam claimed £212,044 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Dr Sam Rushworth #345 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #178 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#345
of 644 MPs nationally
#178
of 360 Labour MPs
#18
of 27 MPs in North East
−£14,131
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£149,077
Highest: Staffing
£175
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£212,044
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£149,077
Staffing
£23,470
Office
£28,061
Accommodation
£11,261
Travel
£175
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £149,077 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £23,470 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £28,061 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £11,261 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £175 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Dr Sam Rushworth claim in expenses?
Dr Sam Rushworth claimed a total of £212,044 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Dr Sam Rushworth rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Dr Sam Rushworth ranks #345 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #178 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source