James claimed £173,878 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks James Asser #527 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #289 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#527
of 645 MPs nationally
#289
of 361 Labour MPs
#67
of 75 MPs in London
−£52,269
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£144,414
Highest: Staffing
£29,464
Lowest: Office
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£173,878
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£144,414
Staffing
£29,464
Office
£0
Accommodation
£0
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £198,653 | £144,414 |
| Office Budget: £33,037 | £29,464 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did James Asser claim in expenses?
James Asser claimed a total of £173,878 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does James Asser rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, James Asser ranks #527 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #289 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source