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Douglas Ricardo Beattie MC MLA (born 13 October 1965) is a Northern Irish politician and former member of the British Army, [2] who was leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) between 27 May 2021 and 28 September 2024. He has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann since 2016.
Doug Beattie received unanimous backing from senior party colleagues to continue in his role on Tuesday.
The decorated military veteran cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ with senior party colleagues. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
Doug Beattie has denied being misogynistic or racist after a series of offensive and derogatory historical tweets came to light. UUP leader will ask party colleagues whether he should resign amid ...
An election for the leadership of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) was held on 14 September 2024 at an extraordinary meeting of the Ulster Unionist Council following the resignation of incumbent leader Doug Beattie on 19 August 2024.
Doug Beattie, a retired Army captain who was first elected as an MLA in 2016, was elected leader of the party unopposed. Doug Beattie, MLA for Upper Bann, was announced as the only candidate nominated for leader on 17 May 2021. He was ratified as leader of the party by a virtual meeting of party members on 27 May 2021.
Doug Beattie said he offered his resignation to party colleagues on Monday but was urged to take more time to consider his future. UUP leader was ‘on cusp’ of quitting in fallout from Twitter ...
Mr Beattie quit the leader’s job on Monday following a bitter row with party officers.