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Total claimed this year
£9,674
Total claimed — selected period (2026-27)
£573
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2026-27
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £414 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £189 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £414 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £214 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £250 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £106 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £212 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £182 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £170 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £166 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £412 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £183 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £66 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £120 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £375 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £50 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £253 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £354 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £931 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £180 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £129 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £211 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £176 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £294 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £294 for Utilities in 2023-24.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Jim Shannon expenses by financial year
These totals sum the IPSA records currently held on this site for each financial year. The newest period can change as IPSA publishes further data. Category names are retained exactly as IPSA published them.
| Financial year | Published total | Largest published category | Records held | Open year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £573 | Office Costs (£573) | 2 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £39,992 | Accommodation (£25,649) | 95 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £49,947 | Travel and Subsistence (£49,947) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £74,271 | Travel and Subsistence (£38,089) | 100 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £72,082 | Office Costs (£28,603) | 99 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £48,647 | Travel and Subsistence (£20,072) | 81 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £63,403 | Office Costs (£25,907) | 105 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £65,763 | Travel and Subsistence (£28,101) | 100 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £49,265 | Travel and Subsistence (£42,537) | 23 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £56,527 | Travel and Subsistence (£50,264) | 23 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £34,133 | Travel and Subsistence (£32,967) | 19 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £47,001 | Travel and Subsistence (£42,980) | 23 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £54,412 | Travel and Subsistence (£51,459) | 20 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £37,219 | Travel and Subsistence (£37,966) | 20 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £30,636 | Travel and Subsistence (£24,578) | 17 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £29,494 | Travel and Subsistence (£26,968) | 12 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £19,925 | Travel and Subsistence (£17,789) | 8 | View claims |
A published total can differ from a simple count of visible individual claims because IPSA also publishes some annual totals and withholds some details for security or data protection. See the methodology.
Itemised claims
Download all claims (CSV)| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Utilities | £414 | 2026-27 | 30 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — SSE AIRTRICITY | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £189 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Electricity — SSE AIRTRICITY [200013613-9204] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £414 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Water — NI WATER LIMITED [200013613-9203] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £158 | 2026-27 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner April 2026 | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £880 | 2025-26 | 23 Mar 2026 | Paid | [***] [***] [***] [200013613-3767] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £56 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-3488] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £289 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-3487] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £618 | 2025-26 | 10 Mar 2026 | Paid | [***] [***] [***] [200013613-6601] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | [***] [***] [***] [200013613-15144] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £56 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Parking | £72 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £214 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — SSE AIRTRICITY | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 9 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £99 | 2025-26 | 5 Feb 2026 | Paid | BKG HOTEL AT BOOKING.C [200013624-1937] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 5 Feb 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £51 | 2025-26 | 3 Feb 2026 | Paid | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories — SSL [200013624-997] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £597 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £292 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013624-282] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £56 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | Internet — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013624-283] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £250 | 2025-26 | 23 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — SSE AIRTRICITY [200013624-606] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £597 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 15 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Hotel - London | £660 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | [***][***][***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £410 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — CARTRIDGE SAVE [200013624-1564] | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Utilities” in 2026-27. Browse all Utilities claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Jones Labour | £3,052 | 19 May 2026 | Electricity — Lillian Jones - Yu Energy Utilities - 2000294348 [200013743-3] |
| Claire Hanna Social Democratic & Labour Party | £1,962 | 20 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Quarterly Heat/Light/Rates |
| Blair McDougall Labour | £1,581 | 14 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Gas & Electricity |
| Douglas McAllister Labour | £1,500 | 23 Apr 2026 | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS |
| Carla Lockhart Democratic Unionist Party | £1,450 | 22 May 2026 | Other fuel — Heating oil for office |
| Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat | £1,296 | 11 Mar 2026 | Water — BUSINESS STREAM [200013613-7915] [200013609-364] |
| Sorcha Eastwood Alliance | £1,208 | 9 Mar 2026 | Electricity — GO POWER |
| Kim Johnson Labour | £1,183 | 1 Apr 2026 | Water — Water ratesf or London Accommodation for 2026.27 |
| Kim Leadbeater Labour | £1,099 | 6 Mar 2026 | Dual Fuel — Q1 26 Utilities |
| Sarah Smith Labour | £1,088 | 26 May 2026 | Electricity — Eon Monthly Direct Debit to clear arrears |
| Sir Julian Lewis Conservative | £1,080 | 1 Apr 2026 | Water — WATER RATES — 1 April 2026/31 March 2027 |
| Mrs Sharon Hodgson Labour | £1,038 | 6 Apr 2026 | Water — 2026 04 06 Thames water bill London accomm |
Democratic Unionist Party average — 2026-27
£6,209
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Search all MPs' interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
4. Visits outside the UK
International visit to Iraq between 15 February 2026 and 20 February 2026
£848Registered 5 Mar 2026View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Agricultural in Ballygarvin
Registered 31 May 2021View sourceResidential in no location provided
Jim Shannon expenses — common questions
- How much did Jim Shannon claim in expenses in 2026-27?
- Jim Shannon claimed £573 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Jim Shannon claim for?
- In 2026-27, Jim Shannon's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£573). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Jim Shannon's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.