Strangford MP — Jim Shannon
£35,727 claimed in IPSA expenses (2025-26)
Jim Shannon is the current MP for Strangford (Democratic Unionist Party). In 2025-26 they claimed £35,727 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.
Total claimed — 2025-26
£35,727
All-MP average — 2025-26
£18,166
Spend by category — 2025-26
Year-on-year trend
Strangford MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Strangford?
- Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) is the current Member of Parliament for Strangford.
- How much has the MP for Strangford claimed in expenses?
- Jim Shannon claimed £35,727 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
- What did Jim Shannon claim the most on?
- Jim Shannon's largest expense category in 2025-26 was Accommodation, at £23,392.
- How do Strangford's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2025-26 was £18,166. Jim Shannon claimed £35,727. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.