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Jim Shannon MP

Jim Shannon MP

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Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford

It is time for the Ministry of Defence to right a wrong and award a posthumous VC to Paddy Mayne
History
By Jim Shannon MP
It is time for the Ministry of Defence to right a wrong and award a posthumous VC to Paddy Mayne
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne, a founding member of the Special Air Service (SAS), stands as one of the most decorated yet controversially overlooked soldiers of the Second World War.
If farmers are to enter the post-Brexit era with confidence, they need practical support
Environment
By Jim Shannon MP
If farmers are to enter the post-Brexit era with confidence, they need practical support
Suicide rates in farming are among the highest of any occupational group. At this time of change, government must alleviate the pressures faced by these unique communities
Access to blood cancer treatment is 'post-code lottery'
Health
By Jim Shannon MP
Access to blood cancer treatment is 'post-code lottery'

On the day of his debate, Democratic Unionist Party​ MP Jim Shannon calls on the Government to consider the key to advancing blood cancer treatment. 
More must be done to combat 'indiscriminate diseases' dementia & Alzheimer’s
Social affairs
By Jim Shannon MP
More must be done to combat 'indiscriminate diseases' dementia & Alzheimer’s

DUP MP Jim Shannon writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate this week on Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.