Sarah claimed £195,060 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Sarah Smith #417 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #225 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#417
of 645 MPs nationally
#225
of 361 Labour MPs
#55
of 70 MPs in North West
−£31,087
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£139,755
Highest: Staffing
£1,550
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£195,060
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£139,755
Staffing
£26,123
Office
£11,279
Accommodation
£16,352
Travel
£1,550
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £139,755 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £26,123 |
| Accommodation Budget: £19,692 | £11,279 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £16,352 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £1,550 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sarah Smith claim in expenses?
Sarah Smith claimed a total of £195,060 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sarah Smith rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sarah Smith ranks #417 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #225 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source