Lisa claimed £239,061 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Lisa Smart #260 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #17 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#260
of 645 MPs nationally
#17
of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs
#33
of 70 MPs in North West
+£12,914
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£178,900
Highest: Staffing
£15,663
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£239,061
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£178,900
Staffing
£26,769
Office
£17,730
Accommodation
£15,663
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £178,900 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £26,769 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £17,730 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £15,663 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Lisa Smart claim in expenses?
Lisa Smart claimed a total of £239,061 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Lisa Smart rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Lisa Smart ranks #260 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #17 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source