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Jim Shannon MP

Democratic Unionist Party · Strangford

MP since 6 May 2010.

Official Parliament profile

Since 4 Jul 2026, Jim Shannon has cast 6 votes, spoken in 103 debates, asked 171 written questions and declared 0 interests.

Votes cast

6

Above the Democratic Unionist Party average. Above the Commons average.

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Spoke in

103

Above the Democratic Unionist Party average. Above the Commons average.

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Questions asked

171

Above the Democratic Unionist Party average. Above the Commons average.

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Interests declared

0

About the Democratic Unionist Party average. Below the Commons average.

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Votes per month

6 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–4 Oct 2026.

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Votes per month
Period	Published records
Jul	5
Aug	0
Sept	1
Oct	0

Latest activity

15 Sept 2026 · Written question
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15 Sept 2026 · Written question
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15 Sept 2026 · Written question
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Posts held

Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights)
Opposition · 1 Jul 2017 – 30 May 2024
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health)
Opposition · 8 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Transport)
Opposition · 8 May 2015 – 8 Jun 2017

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Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Equality)
Opposition · 8 May 2015 – 8 Jun 2017
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights)
Opposition · 3 Apr 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health)
Opposition · 12 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Transport)
Opposition · 12 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015

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