Paul claimed £174,781 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Paul Waugh #522 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #38 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#522
of 645 MPs nationally
#38
of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs
#64
of 70 MPs in North West
−£51,366
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£125,473
Highest: Staffing
£13,264
Lowest: Accommodation
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£174,781
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£125,473
Staffing
£20,869
Office
£13,264
Accommodation
£15,174
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £125,473 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £20,869 |
| Accommodation Budget: £14,750 | £13,264 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £15,174 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Paul Waugh claim in expenses?
Paul Waugh claimed a total of £174,781 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Paul Waugh rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Paul Waugh ranks #522 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #38 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source