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
AUNG SAN SUU KYI
32 signaturesThat this House offers sincere congratulations to Nobel peaceprize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on theelectoral success of her party in the Burmese elections; encourages the National League of Democracy in its attempt to bring peace and stability; and offers the support of this Hous
17 Apr 2012
COST OF FUEL
13 signaturesThat this House notes the rising cost of fuel with special note that diesel has risen to over 1.60 perlitrein Northern Ireland; understands that people cannot sustain such increases; calls on the Government to bring about a fuel stabiliser as a matter of urgency and effect immedi
17 Apr 2012
CHARITIES
17 signaturesThat this House notes the benefits that tax relief for charities brings with special reference to gift aid; recognises the great work that charities carry out in helping people across the UK; understands that any reduction of the amount that can be given to a charity with tax rel
17 Apr 2012
HUMAN RIGHTS OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS
14 signaturesThat this House calls on the Equalities Minister to support the human rights of Christian workers to wear the symbol of their faith at work.
15 Mar 2012
RUC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
4 signaturesThat this House notes the proposals to change the name of the RUC Athletic Association to the Police Athletic Association; asserts that retaining the name of the RUC Athletic Associationshould not have adverse funding implications; acknowledges the rich historic heritage of the R
15 Mar 2012
RORY MCILROY (No. 2)
19 signaturesThat this House acknowledges and congratulates Rory McIlroy on his most recent sporting achievement in being named number one in the Official World Golf Ranking; and wishes him well for the future.
6 Mar 2012
CENTENARY OF THE ULSTER COVENANT
3 signaturesThat this House recognises the upcoming centenary of the Ulster Covenant on Ulster Day 28 September; further recognises the importance of this date to the people of Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK; and supports the preparation of the celebrations which are currently being
29 Feb 2012
SRI LANKA AND HUMAN RIGHTS
14 signaturesThat this House recognises the attacks on the human rights of Christians and others in Sri Lanka; further recognises the potential that there is in Sri Lanka for tourism which is not being fully realised due to the breaches on human rights and the war; and calls on the Government
29 Feb 2012
ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRISON SERVICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
4 signaturesThat this House notes the anniversary of the establishment of the Prison Service in Northern Ireland; and expresses thanks to all those who served and sacrificed their lives for peace in Northern Ireland.
29 Feb 2012
DEATH OF JOHN HUMPHREYS
3 signaturesThat this House notes the passing of John Humphreys `Country Gun', contributor to the Shooting Times and Countryside Magazine and the years of pleasure that his pursuit of game with gun and fishing rod gave people across the UK; and offers to his family circle the sincere sympath
29 Feb 2012
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