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 2 of 81
4 AYEArmed Forces Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 22 Jun 2026
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 22 Jun 2026
3 AYENational Security (State Threats) Bill Committee
3 votes · 17 Jun 2026
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee
3 votes · 17 Jun 2026
3 AYECyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 16 Jun 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 16 Jun 2026
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
16 Jun 2026
3 AYERailways Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 10 Jun 2026
Railways Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 10 Jun 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
Centenary of Carrowdore and Ballyfrenis Presbyterian Church
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the congregation of Carrowdore and Ballyfrenis Presbyterian Church on the occasion of their 100th anniversary; commends the dedicated spiritual leadership of their minister, Reverend Andras Gilicze; pays tribute to the vital role the church plays acr
18 May 2026
National Epilepsy Week
1 signatureThat this House notes National Epilepsy Week 2026 running from 18 to 24 May; acknowledges the work of Epilepsy Action and other charities on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy and their families; further notes that around 630,000 people in the UK live with epilepsy; also
18 May 2026
Eakin Healthcare's commitment to environment and high quality medical devices.
1 signatureThat this House welcomes the announcement that Comber-based Eakin Healthcare has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045; congratulates the company on having its climate action targets officially validated by the Science Base
13 May 2026
70th anniversary of Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the 126th NI Millisle and Ballycopeland Presbyterian Church Girls’ Brigade on celebrating its 70th anniversary; notes that this significant milestone was marked by a weekend of celebrations, including a special display on Friday 24 April 2026 and a S
13 May 2026
Increase in rates of skin cancer
1 signatureThat this House notes with concern that skin cancer is now the most common form of cancer in Northern Ireland, accounting for over 31 per cent of all cancer diagnoses; further notes that cases of malignant melanoma have quadrupled since the mid-1980s, with over 400 cases now diag
27 Apr 2026
Pyjamas for PanCan 2026 and pancreatic cancer awareness
1 signatureThat this House notes that Friday 24 April 2026 marks Pyjamas for PanCan, an annual fundraising event organised by Pancreatic Cancer Action; recognises that pancreatic cancer remains the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer, with approximately 11,100 people diagnosed annually; furthe
27 Apr 2026
80 years of the Raffery Boys' Brigade
1 signatureThat this House notes the 80th Birthday of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; celebrates the role of the 1st Raffery Boys' Brigade; thanks all those past members and officers who gave of their time to improve the lives of boys and young men in their local area throughout the last 80
20 Apr 2026
Planned demolition of Christian informal settlements in Islamabad
1 signatureThat this House expresses concern at reports of planned evictions and demolition of informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, many of which are home to low income Christian families; notes that affected residents often lack formal land titles and are therefore at heightened ri
20 Apr 2026
Women and heart disease
1 signatureThat this House recognises that more than 4 million women in the UK are currently living with heart disease, and that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women globally and in the UK; and so calls on the Government to raise awareness of heart disease in wom
13 Apr 2026
Anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment
1 signatureThat this House marks the anniversary of the formation of the Ulster Defence Regiment on 1 April 1970; recognises the vital role played by the Regiment in maintaining security and supporting the rule of law in Northern Ireland during a period of significant unrest; pays tribute t
13 Apr 2026
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