Karin claimed £291,769 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Karin Smyth #111 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #57 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#111
of 645 MPs nationally
#57
of 361 Labour MPs
#7
of 58 MPs in South West
+£65,622
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£237,266
Highest: Staffing
£2,130
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£291,769
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£237,266
Staffing
£17,448
Office
£27,774
Accommodation
£7,152
Travel
£2,130
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £237,266 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £17,448 |
| Accommodation Budget: £29,290 | £27,774 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £7,152 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £2,130 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Karin Smyth claim in expenses?
Karin Smyth claimed a total of £291,769 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Karin Smyth rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Karin Smyth ranks #111 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #57 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source