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 3 of 81
3 AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
3 votes · 9 Jun 2026
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
3 votes · 9 Jun 2026
2 AYE1 NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
3 votes · 8 Jun 2026
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee
3 votes · 8 Jun 2026
4 AYEArmed Forces Bill Committee
4 votes · 2 Jun 2026
Armed Forces Bill Committee
4 votes · 2 Jun 2026
2 AYE2 NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address
4 votes · 20 May 2026
King's Speech Motion for an Address
4 votes · 20 May 2026
4 NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
4 votes · 27 Apr 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
4 votes · 27 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
World Sight Day 2025
20 signaturesThat this House notes that World Sight Day 2025 was marked on 9 October 2025; highlights that the day is dedicated to raising awareness about vision impairment, blindness and the general importance of eye health; recognises the need for regular eye examinations, early interventio
20 Oct 2025
70th anniversary of Raffrey GB
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates Raffrey GB on the occasion of its 70th anniversary in 2025; notes the 136th NI Raffrey Presbyterian Girls' Brigade company was formed in 1955 by the Rev R T A Marshall and his wife, Theo who later moved to live in Canada; highlights the commitment of
20 Oct 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025
8 signaturesThat this House notes that World Mental Health Day was marked on 10 October 2025, providing an important opportunity to raise awareness and promote greater understanding of mental health issues across society; expresses deep concern at the persistently high levels of poor mental
13 Oct 2025
90th anniversary of the Portaferry Women’s Institute
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates the Portaferry Women’s Institute on its 90th anniversary; notes the Institute's outstanding contribution to community life since its founding in 1935, including its support for local charities, projects and educational programmes that promote social
13 Oct 2025
10th Anniversary of Decorum Northern Ireland
2 signaturesThat this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Decorum Northern Ireland, a social enterprise that has made a significant contribution to community wellbeing and cultural development across Northern Ireland since its founding in 2015; notes its work related to Operation Banner
13 Oct 2025
Access to migraine treatment and the economic impact of migraine
7 signaturesThat this House recognises that migraine is a serious neurological condition affecting over 10 million people in the UK; notes that migraine remains under-recognised, leading to a significant impact on the lives of those who are affected, including their ability to work and contr
15 Sept 2025
40th birthday of Comber Rec Supporters Club
2 signaturesThat this House celebrates the 40th anniversary of Comber Rec Supporters Club; recognises the club’s longstanding commitment to supporting Comber Recreation Football Club and promoting grassroots football in Northern Ireland; highlights the dedication and passion of its members,
15 Sept 2025
Charlie Kirk
4 signaturesThat this House expresses its profound grief at the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk on 10 September 2025 whilst debating with students at Utah Valley University; recognises Charlie Kirk's unwavering devotion to God, family and country throughout his life, his courage in defending C
15 Sept 2025
125th anniversary of Ards Football Club
2 signaturesThat this House celebrates 125 years of Ards FC, formed in 1900 by workers from Webb’s Weaving Company on the Crawfordsburn Road in Newtownards; notes the club’s rich history, including players such as World Cup winner George Eastham who was part of England’s 1966 squad, and full
8 Sept 2025
30th anniversary of Newtownards Melody Flute Band
1 signatureThat this House congratulates the Newtownards Melody Flute Band on reaching its 30th anniversary in 2025; recognises the band's outstanding contribution to the musical, cultural and community life of Newtownards and the wider Northern Ireland region since its formation in 1995; n
8 Sept 2025
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