Karin SmythExpenses 2016-17
LabourMP for Bristol South
Full category breakdown of every claim Karin Smyth filed with IPSA during the 2016-17 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£176,597
Total claimed 2016-17
£162,406
Average MP (2016-17)
+9%
vs average MP
#36
of 135 MPs
Category breakdown — 2016-17
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £140,398 | 79.5% |
| Accommodation | £20,658 | 11.7% |
| Office | £15,542 | 8.8% |
| Total | £176,597 | 100.0% |
2016-17 in context
In 2016-17, Karin Smyth claimed £176,597 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #36 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 Karin Smyth expenses overview, or return to the Karin Smyth report card.