Doug Beattie
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Douglas Ricardo Beattie MC MLA (born 13 October 1965) is a British politician and former member of the British Army,[2] who has been leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) since 27 May 2021. He has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann since 2016. He is characterised as a 'progressive' and 'liberal' unionist.
Quick Facts MC MLA, 18th Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party ...
Doug Beattie | |
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18th Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
Assumed office 27 May 2021 | |
Deputy | Robbie Butler |
Preceded by | Steve Aiken |
Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for Justice | |
Assumed office 24 May 2021 | |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Upper Bann | |
Assumed office 5 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Sam Gardiner |
Member of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council | |
In office 22 May 2014 – 5 May 2016 | |
Preceded by | Council created |
Succeeded by | Julie Flaherty |
Constituency | Portadown |
Personal details | |
Born | Douglas Ricardo Beattie (1965-10-13) 13 October 1965 (age 58) Hampshire, England[1] |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
Spouse | Margaret Beattie |
Children | Luke Leigh |
Residence(s) | Portadown, County Armagh |
Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
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Website | Official website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1982–2016 (regular) 2016–present (reserves) |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Irish Regiment |
Battles/wars | The Troubles Kosovo War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Awards | Military Cross Queen's Commendation for Bravery NATO Meritorious Service Medal |
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