Nicholas claimed £208,878 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Sir Nicholas Dakin #359 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #188 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#359
of 645 MPs nationally
#188
of 361 Labour MPs
#38
of 54 MPs in Yorkshire and The Humber
−£17,269
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£148,100
Highest: Staffing
£13,167
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£208,878
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£148,100
Staffing
£30,420
Office
£17,191
Accommodation
£13,167
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £148,100 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £30,420 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £17,191 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £13,167 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim in expenses?
Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed a total of £208,878 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sir Nicholas Dakin rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sir Nicholas Dakin ranks #359 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #188 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source