Sonia KumarExpenses 2024-25
LabourMP for Dudley
Full category breakdown of every claim Sonia Kumar filed with IPSA during the 2024-25 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£195,259
Total claimed 2024-25
£224,919
Average MP (2024-25)
-13%
vs average MP
#340
of 540 MPs
Category breakdown — 2024-25
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £139,275 | 71.3% |
| Office | £27,436 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation | £21,646 | 11.1% |
| Travel | £5,813 | 3.0% |
| Other | £1,089 | 0.6% |
| Total | £195,259 | 100.0% |
2024-25 in context
In 2024-25, Sonia Kumar claimed £195,259 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #340 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 Sonia Kumar expenses overview, or return to the Sonia Kumar report card.