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

Staffing£215,721
Office£30,434
Travel£24,974
Accommodation£22,503

Year-on-Year

2024-25£293,632
2023-24£268,626
2022-23£248,928
2021-22£220,355
2020-21£207,622
2019-20£186,917
2018-19£196,822
2017-18£189,085
2016-17£184,612
2015-16£202,951
2014-15£205,446
2013-14£36,146
2012-13£201,377
2011-12£150,112
2010-11£18,772

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 38,909 voters

Democratic Unionist Party
15,559 votes40.0%
Alliance
10,428 votes26.8%
Ulster Unionist Party
3,941 votes10.1%
Traditional Unionist Voice
3,143 votes8.1%
Sinn Féin
2,793 votes7.2%
Social Democratic & Labour Party
1,783 votes4.6%
Green Party Northern Ireland
703 votes1.8%
Independent
256 votes0.7%
Conservative
146 votes0.4%

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 5 of 81

3 NO

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

3 votes · 15 Apr 2026

1 AYE8 NO

Crime and Policing Bill

9 votes · 14 Apr 2026

6 NO

Victims and Courts Bill

6 votes · 25 Mar 2026

5 NO

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

5 votes · 23 Mar 2026

Financial Interests(4)

Visits outside the UK

the perspective of churches that are registered there

£430
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
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

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

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

National Essential Tremor Awareness Month 2022

5 signatures

That this House notes the end of National Essential Tremor Awareness Month 2022; highlights the condition which presents as uncontrolled and repetitive movements, most commonly affecting the arms and the hands; notes that many suffer from their teenage years and it is not simply

29 Mar 2022

Great Daffodil Appeal 2022

10 signatures

That this House notes the conclusion of the Great Daffodil Appeal on 31 March 2022; further notes the phenomenal work that is carried out by Marie Curie and their nurses who are without doubt the best in the world at providing palliative care, as well as ongoing familial support;

29 Mar 2022

Attack on Plaine Savo camp in East Democratic Republic of Congo

8 signatures

That this House notes the horrific slaughter which took place in Plaine Savo camp in Ituri province in East Democratic Republic of Congo at the start of February; further notes that 60 people were shot dead or killed with machetes including 16 children and nine women; expresses g

21 Mar 2022

140th anniversary of Shooting Times and Country Magazine

1 signature

That this House notes the 140th anniversary of Shooting Times and Country Magazine; congratulates the team behind this tremendous magazine for ensuring content remains relevant, useful and moves with the times while still honouring the tremendous rich history of the publication;

21 Mar 2022

Ireland rugby squad

3 signatures

That this House notes the victory of the Ireland Rugby Squad in their triumph over Scotland securing the Triple Crown; highlights the fifth victory of Ireland in the Home Nations Championship; and wishes them every success as the squad plans and trains for their next season and c

21 Mar 2022

St Patrick's message of God's love and redemptive plan

5 signatures

That this House highlights that St Patrick's message of God's love and redemptive plan and purpose is as relevant today as it was when he left his home in mainland Britain to spread the gospel in Ireland during the 400 ADs; further reminds all those who celebrate St Patrick's Day

14 Mar 2022

Quad bike safety

6 signatures

That this House reiterates the calls of the farming unions on quad bike safety; highlights the vital necessity of helmets for every journey regardless of length; and reminds parents of the age restrictions in place to save lives.

14 Mar 2022

Endometriosis Awareness Month 2022

25 signatures

That this House notes Endometriosis Awareness Month 2022; further notes that it is estimated that one in 10 women have endometriosis which frequently presents with the symptom of pain and which can cause infertility in up to 40 per cent of sufferers; highlights this awareness mon

7 Mar 2022

50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast

7 signatures

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the Abercorn Restaurant in Belfast; highlights the loss of innocent life with the death of Anne Owens and Janet Bereen with the bomb detonation a mere two minutes after the warning was phoned in and expresses our contin

7 Mar 2022

Ovarian Cancer Month 2022

20 signatures

That this House notes Ovarian Cancer Month in March; highlights the campaign by Target Ovarian Cancer to highlight the major symptoms of Ovarian Cancer acknowledging that four in 10 women wrongly believe their cervical screening also detects Ovarian Cancer and that knowing the sy

28 Feb 2022

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