Member of Parliament
Taiwo Owatemi
Taiwo claimed £280,621 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, above the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Taiwo Owatemi #150 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #80 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#150
of 644 MPs nationally
#80
of 360 Labour MPs
#10
of 57 MPs in West Midlands
+£54,446
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£211,595
Highest: Staffing
£19,188
Lowest: Travel & subsistence
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£280,621
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£211,595
Staffing
£26,474
Office
£23,364
Accommodation
£19,188
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £250,820 | £211,595 |
| Office Budget: £33,020 | £26,474 |
| Accommodation Budget: £35,970 | £23,364 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £19,188 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Taiwo Owatemi claim in expenses?
Taiwo Owatemi claimed a total of £280,621 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Taiwo Owatemi rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Taiwo Owatemi ranks #150 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #80 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source