Tom claimed £199,488 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Tom Collins #396 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #211 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#396
of 644 MPs nationally
#211
of 360 Labour MPs
#35
of 57 MPs in West Midlands
−£26,687
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£147,904
Highest: Staffing
£1,500
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£199,488
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£147,904
Staffing
£27,274
Office
£16,872
Accommodation
£5,938
Travel
£1,500
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £147,904 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £27,274 |
| Accommodation Budget: £36,491 | £16,872 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £5,938 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £1,500 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Tom Collins claim in expenses?
Tom Collins claimed a total of £199,488 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Tom Collins rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Tom Collins ranks #396 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #211 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source