Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | British; Northern Irish |
| Date of Birth | 25/03/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland |
Latest News about Jim Shannon
17/08/2026
Jim Shannon was reported by ITV News to have been charged with common assault involving a woman. The report said he remained the MP for Strangford and recounted his long political career, including service on Ards Borough Council, in the Northern Ireland Assembly, and in Westminster.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard James Shannon |
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| Known As | Jim Shannon |
| Political Party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Current/Notable Role | Member of Parliament for Strangford since 2010 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ballywalter Primary School; Coleraine Institute |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sandra Shannon |
| Children | Three sons |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sandra Shannon |
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| Children | Three sons |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in the family business and as a self-employed pork retailer; also worked for H. Denny & Sons Ltd. |
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| Political Career | Joined the DUP in 1977; elected to Ards Borough Council in 1985; served as Mayor of Ards Borough Council in 1991-1992; served in the Northern Ireland Forum and Northern Ireland Assembly; elected MP for Strangford in 2010. |
| Other Roles | DUP spokesperson on Health and Human Rights; chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/JimShannonMP |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served in the Ulster Defence Regiment in the 1970s. | |
| 2. Spent time in Canada as a landed immigrant in 1975-1976. | |
| 3. Has been active in parliamentary work on religious freedom. |