MP for Strangford
“A party-loyal DUP MP with high attendance who has occasionally broken ranks on devolution and government bills.”
Jim Shannon is the Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, first elected in 2010. He currently serves on several parliamentary committees, including the 16 to 19 Academies Bill and the Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill, and his voting pattern sits toward the centre with high attendance for a backbench MP.
Jim Shannon shows very high party loyalty (99%) and solid attendance (81%). His voting record covers a mix of issues: he generally supports immigration controls, asylum systems, transgender rights, prison sentencing and the Rwanda deportation scheme, while other areas such as bus services regulation, VAT and NHS funding show a more mixed pattern. Overall, his stance sits in the centrist range (54/100 around the middle).
Declared financial interests include land or property (two entries) and visits outside the UK (two entries).
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Democratic Unionist Party average: 58%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Democratic Unionist Party average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
29 positions
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill
Since Jun 2025
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
Since Jun 2025
Local Government (Pay Accountability) Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill)
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Pet Abduction Bill
Jan 2024 - Jan 2024
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
AYEChildren's School and Wellbeing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
NOCrime and Policing Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
