Melanie claimed £195,558 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Melanie Ward #416 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #222 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#416
of 644 MPs nationally
#222
of 360 Labour MPs
#27
of 55 MPs in Scotland
−£30,618
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£133,317
Highest: Staffing
£13,684
Lowest: Accommodation
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£195,558
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£133,317
Staffing
£25,165
Office
£13,684
Accommodation
£23,392
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £133,317 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £25,165 |
| Accommodation Budget: £24,633 | £13,684 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £23,392 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Melanie Ward claim in expenses?
Melanie Ward claimed a total of £195,558 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Melanie Ward rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Melanie Ward ranks #416 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #222 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source