Karin SmythExpenses 2017-18
LabourMP for Bristol South
Full category breakdown of every claim Karin Smyth filed with IPSA during the 2017-18 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£180,349
Total claimed 2017-18
£161,827
Average MP (2017-18)
+11%
vs average MP
#51
of 169 MPs
Category breakdown — 2017-18
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £146,466 | 81.2% |
| Accommodation | £18,411 | 10.2% |
| Office | £15,472 | 8.6% |
| Total | £180,349 | 100.0% |
2017-18 in context
In 2017-18, Karin Smyth claimed £180,349 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #51 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 Karin Smyth expenses overview, or return to the Karin Smyth report card.