Richard claimed £179,133 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Richard Baker #498 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #275 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#498
of 644 MPs nationally
#275
of 360 Labour MPs
#36
of 55 MPs in Scotland
−£47,042
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£115,853
Highest: Staffing
£18,259
Lowest: Accommodation
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£179,133
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£115,853
Staffing
£20,960
Office
£18,259
Accommodation
£24,061
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £115,853 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £20,960 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £18,259 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £24,061 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Richard Baker claim in expenses?
Richard Baker claimed a total of £179,133 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Richard Baker rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Richard Baker ranks #498 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #275 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source