Ex-TV news presenter Mike Nesbitt set to return as Ulster Unionists’ leader
Health minister at Stormont was the sole candidate to replace Doug Beattie when nominations shutThe former television news presenter Mike Nesbitt is to become the leader of the Ulster Unionist party for the second time, succeeding Doug Beattie who quit last week.Nesbitt, 67, who led the UUP between 2012 and 2017, was the only declared candidate when nominations closed on Friday evening. He is expected to be formally ratified as leader at an extraordinary general meeting of the party on 14 September. Continue reading...
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Mike Nesbitt has been announced as the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, succeeding Doug Beattie. Nesbitt previously led the UUP from 2012 to 2017 and will also continue as Northern Ireland's health minister. The party has faced a decline in recent years, losing ground to other political groups. Nesbitt aims to redefine the party's identity to attract more voters and has emphasized the need for a more liberal approach. He plans to share leadership responsibilities and work on reviving the UUP's influence in Northern Ireland's politics.