Jim Allister
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James Hugh Allister KC (born 2 April 1953) is a British Unionist politician and barrister in Northern Ireland. He founded the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party in 2007, leading the party since its formation. Allister has served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Antrim since 2011, and is the TUV’s only representative in the Assembly.
Jim Allister | |
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Leader of Traditional Unionist Voice | |
Assumed office 7 December 2007 | |
Deputy | Ron McDowell |
Preceded by | Position created |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Antrim | |
Assumed office 5 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Declan O'Loan |
In office 1982–1986 | |
Preceded by | Assembly reconvened |
Succeeded by | Assembly dissolved |
Member of the European Parliament for Northern Ireland | |
In office 11 July 2004 – 4 June 2009 | |
Preceded by | Ian Paisley |
Succeeded by | Diane Dodds |
Member of Newtownabbey Borough Council | |
In office 15 May 1985 – 17 May 1989 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | John Blair |
Constituency | Doagh Road |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-04-02) 2 April 1953 (age 71) Listooder, Crossgar, Northern Ireland |
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Political party | Traditional Unionist Voice (since 2007) |
Other political affiliations | DUP (1971–1987; 2004-2007) Official Unionist (before 1971) |
Spouse | Ruth Allister |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Queen's University, Belfast |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Barrister |
Website | Official website |
He was formerly a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), for which he successfully stood for election in 2004 to the European Parliament for Northern Ireland, succeeding Ian Paisley. He continued as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) following his resignation from the DUP and his establishment of the TUV in 2007.