Jim Shannon
MP since 6 May 2010
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Jim Shannon is the Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
2024
Votes Cast
£293,632
Expenses 2024-25
5,131
Majority
40.0%
Vote Share
Expenses (2024-25)
£293,632
Year-on-Year
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 38,909 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
2,311
Written Questions
17
Oral Questions
1,949
Debates Spoken In⚑
2,739
Speeches⚑
535
Divisions Voted
⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.
Voting Record
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2024 votes — page 4 of 81
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
27 Apr 2026
1 AYE7 NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
8 votes · 21 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
8 votes · 21 Apr 2026
3 NOCrime and Policing Bill
3 votes · 20 Apr 2026
Crime and Policing Bill
3 votes · 20 Apr 2026
7 NOPension Schemes Bill
7 votes · 15 Apr 2026
Pension Schemes Bill
7 votes · 15 Apr 2026
Financial Interests(4)
Visits outside the UK
the perspective of churches that are registered there
£430
Visits outside the UK
the perspective of churches that are registered there
- Name of donor
- The FORB Foundation (Secretariat to APPG FoRB)
- Address of donor
- private
- Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
- Accommodation for three nights (£430), flights (£110), food (£22), all other food was included in the hotel price, value £562
- Destination of visit
- Egypt
- Dates of visit
- 2 May 2025 to 5 May 2025
- Purpose of visit
- I was attending as member of the APPG for the Freedom of Religious Belief. The delegation to Egypt was to look at the state of FoRB in Egypt from the perspective of churches that are registered there. Minister of Foreign affairs who is responsible for FoRB and NGOs working with faith groups on the ground. We also looked at the registration process and how to have an even balance within faiths.
Registered 12 May 2025
Visits outside the UK
the perspective of churches that are registered there
£320
Visits outside the UK
the perspective of churches that are registered there
- Name of donor
- THE FORB FOUNDATION, Matthew Jones, Secretariat to APPG FoRB
- Address of donor
- 5 Thornbury Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1HP
- Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
- Accommodation including some meals (£320), flights (£305.53) and other food (£222.21), value £847.74
- Destination of visit
- Iraq (Erbil)
- Dates of visit
- 15 February 2026 to 20 February 2026
- Purpose of visit
- Part of a delegation to Iraq to look at the state of FoRB in Kurdistan, from the perspective of churches that are registered there. We met the Prime minister and Minister of Foreign affairs who is responsible for FoRB. We also looked at the economy and how faiths are looked after as refugees within Kurdistan.
Registered 5 March 2026
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
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Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
- Type of land/property
- Residential property (holiday home)
- Number of properties
- 1
- Location
- no location provided, United States
- Ownership details
- part-share
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
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Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
- Type of land/property
- Agricultural land (40 acres of land and farm)
- Location
- Ballygarvin
Registered 31 May 2021; updated 6 July 2017
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by Jim in Parliament
Armed Forces Day 2026
5 signaturesThat this House notes the celebration of Armed Forces Day 2026 and expresses its profound, unwavering gratitude to the brave men and women of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families; acknowledges the foundational role our
29 Jun 2026
50th anniversary of Ards Shopping Centre
1 signatureThat this House congratulates Ards Shopping Centre in Newtownards on celebrating its historic 50th anniversary landmark; notes that since officially opening its doors in June 1976 as Northern Ireland’s very first hypermarket, anchored by the iconic and fondly remembered Woolco, i
22 Jun 2026
Killinchy Young Farmers' Club 95th anniversary
1 signatureThat this House congratulates Killinchy Young Farmers' Club on celebrating its 95th anniversary; notes that since its formation in 1931, the club has played a vital role in the rural community of County Down by supporting young people aged 12 to 30; recognises the club's outstand
22 Jun 2026
50th anniversary of Newtownards Probus Club
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the Newtownards Probus Club on celebrating its historic 50th anniversary landmark; notes that for five decades the club has provided an invaluable pillar of fellowship, connection, and community engagement for retired and semi-retired professionals t
15 Jun 2026
Takeover of Ewing Hall, Lahore
1 signatureThat this House expresses concern at the forced takeover of Ewing Hall, part of Forman Christian College, Lahore, on 11 June 2026; notes that the University states Ewing Hall stands on land originally granted in 1915 for educational purposes and that the building was taken over,
15 Jun 2026
40th anniversary of AGEnda
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the AGEnda charity of North Down and Ards on the celebration of their 40th anniversary in the Borough; recognises the 4 decades of support the charity has given to older people in the community, allowing them to remain independent and connected; ackn
8 Jun 2026
Ballygowan Pipe Band 80th anniversary
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the Ballygowan Pipe Band on the celebration of their 80th anniversary with a parade on the evening of Saturday 30 May; recognises the continued local success and cultural impact of traditional pipe music; commends the Ballygowan Pipe band as one of s
8 Jun 2026
75th Anniversary of the Strangford Lough Wildfowlers and Conservation Association
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the Strangford Lough Wildfowlers and Conservation Association on celebrating its 75th anniversary; recognises its pioneering history since its formation following the Wild Bird Protection Act 1950; praises its transformation into a premier regional f
1 Jun 2026
North Down Premier League and Glastry College Year 8
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the Year 8 boys’ football team from Glastry College, Ballyhalbert, on winning the North Down Premier League Championship; applauds the squad for completing a flawless, undefeated league campaign; recognises their immense determination in securing a h
1 Jun 2026
70th anniversary of the Ards Community Hospital Ladies Committee
1 signatureThat this House celebrates the historic 70th anniversary of the Ards Community Hospital Ladies Committee; recognises the extraordinary milestone of seven decades of continuous, unwavering fundraising for healthcare services; commends the tireless dedication of the committee membe
18 May 2026
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