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Jim Shannon MP

Jim Shannon is the Democratic Unionist Party MP for Strangford, and was elected in 2010. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health), and Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights).

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    The UK’s Drug Death Crisis Demands a New Approach

    In the last decade, drug-related deaths across the UK have surged – nearly doubling across all four nations. The evidence is overwhelming: our current approach is failing. That’s why I secured a Westminster Hall debate, bringing MPs from across the House together

    by Jim Shannon MP
    April 1, 2025
    UK Parliament

    Innovation in the Field of Rare Retinal Disease

    Imagine navigating life as your vision gradually fades, knowing that no treatment currently exists to halt or reverse the process. For thousands of individuals in the UK living with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), this is a stark reality. Yet, within this challenge

    by Jim Shannon MP Matthew Carr
    January 25, 2025
    UK Parliament

    Our vision is simply too important to ignore. It’s time to promote better eye health

    As Co-Chair of the APPG on Eye Health and Visual Impairment, I was pleased to lead the first debate in over 25 years on Glaucoma, highlighting issues that I have long campaigned on. The importance of good eye health cannot be overstated.

    by Jim Shannon MP
    May 9, 2024
    UK Parliament

    We must speak up for those of faith who face persecution, including Christians in Nigeria

    The issue of freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria is close to my heart. I visited Nigeria in 2022 with the all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion or belief (APPG FoRB). We speak for those with Christian belief, those

    by Jim Shannon MP
    February 8, 2024

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