MP Expenses

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.