Bridget PhillipsonExpenses 2016-17
LabourMP for Houghton and Sunderland South
Full category breakdown of every claim Bridget Phillipson filed with IPSA during the 2016-17 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£168,698
Total claimed 2016-17
£162,406
Average MP (2016-17)
+4%
vs average MP
#61
of 135 MPs
Category breakdown — 2016-17
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £137,659 | 81.6% |
| Office | £22,237 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation | £8,802 | 5.2% |
| Total | £168,698 | 100.0% |
2016-17 in context
In 2016-17, Bridget Phillipson claimed £168,698 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #61 out of 135 sitting MPs. The average MP claimed £162,406 that year, and the highest-claiming MP claimed £209,027.
For the full multi-year picture see the Bridget Phillipson expenses overview, or return to the Bridget Phillipson report card.