Melanie WardExpenses 2024-25
LabourMP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Full category breakdown of every claim Melanie Ward filed with IPSA during the 2024-25 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£195,558
Total claimed 2024-25
£224,919
Average MP (2024-25)
-13%
vs average MP
#339
of 540 MPs
Category breakdown — 2024-25
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £133,317 | 68.2% |
| Office | £25,165 | 12.9% |
| Travel | £23,392 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation | £13,684 | 7.0% |
| Total | £195,558 | 100.0% |
2024-25 in context
In 2024-25, Melanie Ward claimed £195,558 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #339 out of 540 sitting MPs. The average MP claimed £224,919 that year, and the highest-claiming MP claimed £367,659.
For the full multi-year picture see the Melanie Ward expenses overview, or return to the Melanie Ward report card.