Bridget PhillipsonExpenses 2017-18
LabourMP for Houghton and Sunderland South
Full category breakdown of every claim Bridget Phillipson filed with IPSA during the 2017-18 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£168,441
Total claimed 2017-18
£161,827
Average MP (2017-18)
+4%
vs average MP
#85
of 169 MPs
Category breakdown — 2017-18
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £142,615 | 84.7% |
| Office | £21,834 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation | £3,992 | 2.4% |
| Total | £168,441 | 100.0% |
2017-18 in context
In 2017-18, Bridget Phillipson claimed £168,441 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #85 out of 169 sitting MPs. The average MP claimed £161,827 that year, and the highest-claiming MP claimed £200,664.
For the full multi-year picture see the Bridget Phillipson expenses overview, or return to the Bridget Phillipson report card.