Member of Parliament
Dr Simon Opher
Simon claimed £204,255 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Dr Simon Opher #374 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #198 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#374
of 644 MPs nationally
#198
of 360 Labour MPs
#29
of 58 MPs in South West
−£21,921
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£147,381
Highest: Staffing
£365
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£204,255
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£147,381
Staffing
£28,652
Office
£18,979
Accommodation
£8,877
Travel
£365
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £147,381 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £28,652 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £18,979 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £8,877 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £365 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Dr Simon Opher claim in expenses?
Dr Simon Opher claimed a total of £204,255 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Dr Simon Opher rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Dr Simon Opher ranks #374 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #198 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source