Matt claimed £157,583 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Matt Bishop #579 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #323 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#579
of 644 MPs nationally
#323
of 360 Labour MPs
#50
of 58 MPs in South West
−£68,592
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£96,826
Highest: Staffing
£431
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£157,583
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£96,826
Staffing
£29,939
Office
£22,162
Accommodation
£8,225
Travel
£431
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £96,826 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £29,939 |
| Accommodation Budget: £24,633 | £22,162 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £8,225 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £431 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Matt Bishop claim in expenses?
Matt Bishop claimed a total of £157,583 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Matt Bishop rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Matt Bishop ranks #579 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #323 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source