Member of Parliament
Sir Mel Stride
Mel claimed £236,671 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, close to the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Sir Mel Stride #264 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #69 of 117 Conservative MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#264
of 645 MPs nationally
#69
of 117 Conservative MPs
#14
of 58 MPs in South West
+£10,524
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£199,284
Highest: Staffing
£3,717
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£236,671
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£199,284
Staffing
£11,723
Office
£21,947
Accommodation
£3,717
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £199,284 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £11,723 |
| Accommodation Budget: £33,300 | £21,947 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £3,717 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sir Mel Stride claim in expenses?
Sir Mel Stride claimed a total of £236,671 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sir Mel Stride rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sir Mel Stride ranks #264 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #69 of 117 Conservative MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source