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Jim Shannon’s voting in Parliament
Jim Shannon is a DUP MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other DUP MPs.
This is a random selection of Jim Shannon’s votes.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
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Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
7 votes for, 40 votes against, 17 absences, between 2012–2022.
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Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
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Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
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Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes
20 votes for, 78 votes against, 15 absences, between 2010–2021.
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Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
1 vote for, 12 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011–2018.
Last updated: 26 Apr 2022.
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Jim Shannon has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill: Second Reading – Jim Shannon. Private Members' Bills
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It is a real pleasure to speak in this debate. I commend the hon. Member for Northampton South (Andrew Lewer) for setting the scene so well. I also commend others for their contributions and look forward to those to come from Back Benchers, the shadow Minister and the Minister. Most of us here will be aware of what MND is: a fatal, rapidly progressive disease that affects the brain and the...
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Do not tempt me, Mr Hollobone. I am very pleased to have heard excellent contributions. The hon. Member for Coventry North West (Taiwo Owatemi) has a deep interest in the issue, and very kindly came along to support the debate. The hon. Member referred to children; that is an issue for us all. I am a grandfather now; my boys have grown up and we have the next generation coming through. I am...
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DUP MP for Strangford, Former DUP MLA for Strangford
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election
Left the Assembly on 1 August 2010 — Resigned
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Topics of interest
Jim Shannon campaigned to leave the European Union
Source: BBC
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Department of Health
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Department for Environment
- Food and Rural Affairs
- Health
- Question
- Diabetes
- Coronavirus: Vaccination
- Electronic Cigarettes
- Cancer: Medical Treatments
Currently held offices
- Member, Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill Committee (since 26 Jan 2022)
- Member, Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Bill Committee (since 15 Dec 2021)
- Member, Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill Committee (since 8 Dec 2021)
- Member, Local Government (Disqualification) Bill Committee (since 24 Nov 2021)
- Member, Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill Committee (since 9 Nov 2021)
- Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (since 4 Mar 2020)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights) (since 1 Jul 2017)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health) (since 8 May 2015)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (5 Dec 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Feb 2016 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Defence Sub-Committee (8 Sep 2015 to 5 Dec 2016)
- Member, Defence Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 5 Dec 2016)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Equality) (8 May 2015 to 8 Jun 2017)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Transport) (8 May 2015 to 8 Jun 2017)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights) (3 Apr 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health) (12 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Transport) (12 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 17 Oct 2022.
Name of donor: Mankind is my Business
Address of donor: 6890 South 2300 East 712019, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121,
USAEstimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flight £593.35; accommodation £545.82; total value £1,139.17
Destination of visit: Nigeria, Abuja
Dates of visit: 28 May - 3 June 2022
Purpose of visit: As chair of the
APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, to help collate evidence to free
Leah Sharibu and
Mubarak Bala. Converse with Nigerian government officials about Article 18. Speak with civil society leaders to gain evidence on refugees and persecuted religious people in Nigeria.
(Registered 09 June 2022)
Name of donor: Bellwether International
Address of donor: 694 E 230 N Lindon, Utah, USA, 84042
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Hotel and flights, value £2,526,83
Destination of visit: Poland
Dates of visit: 6-10 June 2022
Purpose of visit: In my capacity as chair of the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, advocacy for a joint European response to the Ukraine crisis.
(Registered 10 June 2022)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Since February 2017, 40 acres land and farm at Ballygarvin: (i). (Registered 31 May 2010; updated 6 July 2017)
Part share in holiday home in USA: (i).
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