Sarah claimed £179,204 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Sarah Russell #497 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #274 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#497
of 644 MPs nationally
#274
of 360 Labour MPs
#62
of 70 MPs in North West
−£46,971
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£123,819
Highest: Staffing
£12,661
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£179,204
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£123,819
Staffing
£17,189
Office
£25,534
Accommodation
£12,661
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £123,819 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £17,189 |
| Accommodation Budget: £36,491 | £25,534 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £12,661 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sarah Russell claim in expenses?
Sarah Russell claimed a total of £179,204 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sarah Russell rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sarah Russell ranks #497 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #274 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source