Torsten claimed £152,220 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. That ranks Torsten Bell #591 of 645 MPs for total spend that year, and #329 of 361 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#591
of 645 MPs nationally
#329
of 361 Labour MPs
#27
of 32 MPs in Wales
−£73,927
vs Commons average (£226,147)
£126,867
Highest: Staffing
£6,332
Lowest: Office
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£152,220
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£126,867
Staffing
£6,332
Office
£11,140
Accommodation
£7,882
Travel
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £126,867 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £6,332 |
| Accommodation Budget: £24,633 | £11,140 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £7,882 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Torsten Bell claim in expenses?
Torsten Bell claimed a total of £152,220 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Torsten Bell rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Torsten Bell ranks #591 of 645 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #329 of 361 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,147. Source