Richard claimed £135,386 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£135,386
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£87,906
Staffing
£6,727
Office
£19,216
Accommodation
£8,796
Travel
£12,741
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £149,805 | £87,906 |
| Office Budget: £19,722 | £6,727 |
| Accommodation Budget: £25,473 | £19,216 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £8,796 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £12,741 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Richard Thomson claim in expenses?
Richard Thomson claimed a total of £135,386 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source