Member of Parliament
Michelle Welsh
Michelle claimed £179,455 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Michelle Welsh #496 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #273 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#496
of 645 MPs nationally
#273
of 361 Labour MPs
#38
of 47 MPs in East Midlands
−£46,692
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£126,434
Highest: Staffing
£10,951
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£179,455
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£126,434
Staffing
£18,120
Office
£23,950
Accommodation
£10,951
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £126,434 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £18,120 |
| Accommodation Budget: £26,608 | £23,950 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £10,951 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Michelle Welsh claim in expenses?
Michelle Welsh claimed a total of £179,455 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Michelle Welsh rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Michelle Welsh ranks #496 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #273 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source