Olivia claimed £300,839 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Olivia Blake #71 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #38 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#71
of 645 MPs nationally
#38
of 361 Labour MPs
#15
of 54 MPs in Yorkshire and The Humber
+£74,692
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£243,891
Highest: Staffing
£5,306
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£300,839
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£243,891
Staffing
£23,378
Office
£28,264
Accommodation
£5,306
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £243,891 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £23,378 |
| Accommodation Budget: £29,290 | £28,264 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,306 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Olivia Blake claim in expenses?
Olivia Blake claimed a total of £300,839 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Olivia Blake rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Olivia Blake ranks #71 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #38 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source