Steve claimed £235,469 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, close to the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Steve Darling #266 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #18 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#266
of 645 MPs nationally
#18
of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs
#15
of 58 MPs in South West
+£9,322
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£179,112
Highest: Staffing
£9,113
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£235,469
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£179,112
Staffing
£26,126
Office
£21,118
Accommodation
£9,113
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £179,112 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £26,126 |
| Accommodation Budget: £21,667 | £21,118 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £9,113 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Steve Darling claim in expenses?
Steve Darling claimed a total of £235,469 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Steve Darling rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Steve Darling ranks #266 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #18 of 71 Liberal Democrat MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source