Mike claimed £191,918 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Mike Tapp #436 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #238 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#436
of 644 MPs nationally
#238
of 360 Labour MPs
#52
of 91 MPs in South East
−£34,257
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£155,859
Highest: Staffing
£240
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£191,918
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£155,859
Staffing
£10,075
Office
£21,658
Accommodation
£4,086
Travel
£240
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £155,859 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £10,075 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £21,658 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £4,086 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £240 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Mike Tapp claim in expenses?
Mike Tapp claimed a total of £191,918 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Mike Tapp rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Mike Tapp ranks #436 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #238 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source