Mike Nesbitt
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For the American football coach and former player, see Mike Nesbitt (American football).
Michael Nesbitt, MLA (born 11 May 1957) is a British politician and former broadcaster[1] who was the Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) from 2012 to 2017 and has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Strangford since 2011.[2]
Quick Facts MLA, 15th Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party ...
Mike Nesbitt | |
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15th Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
In office 31 March 2012 ā 8 April 2017 | |
Deputy | John McCallister Robin Swann |
Preceded by | Tom Elliott |
Succeeded by | Robin Swann |
Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for the Economy | |
Assumed office 25 May 2021 | |
Leader | Doug Beattie |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Strangford | |
Assumed office 5 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Simpson Gibson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-05-11) 11 May 1957 (age 66) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
Spouse | Lynda Bryans (m.1992-2020) separated |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge Queen's University, Belfast |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Journalist |
Known for | Television Presenter Leader of the UUP |
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Nesbitt is currently the Ulster Unionist Party's Economy spokesperson, and is due to start the role of private secretary to the Health Minister, Robin Swann, in preparation for Nesbitt succeeding Swann.[3][4]