Steve claimed £141,271 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Steve Witherden #614 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #343 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#614
of 645 MPs nationally
#343
of 361 Labour MPs
#29
of 32 MPs in Wales
−£84,876
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£99,704
Highest: Staffing
£7,601
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£141,271
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£99,704
Staffing
£8,657
Office
£25,309
Accommodation
£7,601
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £99,704 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £8,657 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £25,309 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £7,601 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Steve Witherden claim in expenses?
Steve Witherden claimed a total of £141,271 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Steve Witherden rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Steve Witherden ranks #614 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #343 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source