Paula claimed £322,425 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Paula Barker #21 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #8 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#21
of 645 MPs nationally
#8
of 361 Labour MPs
#3
of 70 MPs in North West
+£96,278
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£235,427
Highest: Staffing
£24,771
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£322,425
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£235,427
Staffing
£31,932
Office
£30,295
Accommodation
£24,771
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £235,427 |
| Office Budget: £42,020 | £31,932 |
| Accommodation Budget: £35,970 | £30,295 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £24,771 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Paula Barker claim in expenses?
Paula Barker claimed a total of £322,425 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Paula Barker rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Paula Barker ranks #21 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #8 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source