Michael claimed £272,859 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Michael Shanks #177 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #93 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#177
of 644 MPs nationally
#93
of 360 Labour MPs
#14
of 55 MPs in Scotland
+£46,683
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£211,486
Highest: Staffing
£13,643
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£272,859
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£211,486
Staffing
£25,884
Office
£21,846
Accommodation
£13,643
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £211,486 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £25,884 |
| Accommodation Budget: £29,290 | £21,846 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £13,643 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Michael Shanks claim in expenses?
Michael Shanks claimed a total of £272,859 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Michael Shanks rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Michael Shanks ranks #177 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #93 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source