Sonia claimed £195,259 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Sonia Kumar #417 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #223 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#417
of 644 MPs nationally
#223
of 360 Labour MPs
#37
of 57 MPs in West Midlands
−£30,916
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£139,275
Highest: Staffing
£1,089
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£195,259
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£139,275
Staffing
£27,436
Office
£21,646
Accommodation
£5,813
Travel
£1,089
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £139,275 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £27,436 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £21,646 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,813 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £1,089 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Sonia Kumar claim in expenses?
Sonia Kumar claimed a total of £195,259 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Sonia Kumar rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Sonia Kumar ranks #417 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #223 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source