Luke claimed £202,750 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Luke Akehurst #384 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #202 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#384
of 644 MPs nationally
#202
of 360 Labour MPs
#21
of 27 MPs in North East
−£23,425
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£152,298
Highest: Staffing
£11,251
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£202,750
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£152,298
Staffing
£23,396
Office
£15,805
Accommodation
£11,251
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £152,298 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £23,396 |
| Accommodation Budget: £19,692 | £15,805 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £11,251 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Luke Akehurst claim in expenses?
Luke Akehurst claimed a total of £202,750 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Luke Akehurst rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Luke Akehurst ranks #384 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #202 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source