Member of Parliament
Simon Lightwood
Simon claimed £321,958 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Simon Lightwood #23 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #3 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#23
of 645 MPs nationally
#3
of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs
#3
of 54 MPs in Yorkshire and The Humber
+£95,811
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£242,940
Highest: Staffing
£13,538
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£321,958
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£242,940
Staffing
£30,388
Office
£35,092
Accommodation
£13,538
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £242,940 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £30,388 |
| Accommodation Budget: £42,650 | £35,092 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £13,538 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Simon Lightwood claim in expenses?
Simon Lightwood claimed a total of £321,958 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Simon Lightwood rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Simon Lightwood ranks #23 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #3 of 42 Labour (Co-op) MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source