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Doug Beattie is a former British Army officer and a Northern Irish politician who leads the Ulster Unionist Party since 2021. He is an MLA for Upper Bann and a best-selling author of books about his military service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Doug Beattie has stepped down as leader of the UUP after citing "irreconcilable differences" with party officers. He said he could not influence the direction and vision of the party, which he took over in May 2021.
Aug 19, 2024 · Doug Beattie has resigned as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). In a statement, he cited "irreconcilable differences" between him and party officers.
Jan 25, 2022 · Doug Beattie is to remain as the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader after he received the support of his party's MLAs and officers. It followed accusations of misogyny and racism...
May 17, 2021 · Doug Beattie is a retired Army captain and a former member of the Ulster Unionist Party. He became the leader of the UUP in 2021, after serving as an MLA for Upper Bann and a councillor for Portadown.
Aug 19, 2024 · The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), once dominant in Northern Irish politics, is now seeking its eighth leader in less than 20 years, following the resignation of Doug Beattie after just three...
Aug 19, 2024 · The Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie has resigned citing "irreconcilable differences" with party officers and an "inability to influence and shape the party" as reasons for stepping...
