United KingdomHouse of CommonsDemocratic Unionist PartyNorthern Ireland · StrangfordMember of Parliament
Jim Shannon
Profile
Jim Shannon is a Northern Irish politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Strangford since 2010. A member of the Democratic Unionist Party, he previously served in the Northern Ireland Assembly from 1998 to 2010. Shannon is known for his high level of parliamentary activity, particularly in supporting backbench colleagues and advocating for human rights and religious freedom. He has held various roles, including DUP spokesperson for Health and Human Rights, and has been a vocal supporter of Brexit.
Details
- Born
- 1955-03-25 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Omagh, Northern Ireland
- Career
- Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Ards Borough Council councillor, Mayor of Ards, Ulster Defence Regiment soldier, Royal Artillery Territorial Army soldier
