James claimed £188,021 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks James MacCleary #447 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #41 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#447
of 645 MPs nationally
#41
of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs
#55
of 91 MPs in South East
−£38,126
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£137,263
Highest: Staffing
£6,254
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£188,021
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£137,263
Staffing
£23,445
Office
£21,060
Accommodation
£6,254
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £137,263 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £23,445 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £21,060 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £6,254 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did James MacCleary claim in expenses?
James MacCleary claimed a total of £188,021 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does James MacCleary rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, James MacCleary ranks #447 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #41 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source