Robert McCartney (Northern Irish politician)
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Robert Law McCartney, KC (born 24 April 1936) is a Northern Irish barrister and Unionist politician who was leader of the UK Unionist Party (UKUP) from 1995 to 2008.
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Robert McCartney | |
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Leader of the United Kingdom Unionist Party | |
In office 1995–2008 | |
Deputy | David Vance |
Preceded by | Party created |
Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Down | |
In office 25 June 1998 – 7 March 2007 | |
Preceded by | Constituency created |
Succeeded by | Brian Wilson |
In office 20 October 1982 – 1986 | |
Preceded by | Assembly re-established |
Succeeded by | Assembly abolished |
Member of Parliament for North Down | |
In office 15 June 1995 – 14 May 2001 | |
Preceded by | Sir James Kilfedder |
Succeeded by | Sylvia, Lady Hermon |
Member of the Northern Ireland Forum for North Down | |
In office 30 May 1996 – 25 April 1998 | |
Preceded by | Forum established |
Succeeded by | Forum dissolved |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-04-24) 24 April 1936 (age 88) Shankill, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | UK Unionist Party (1995 - 2008) |
Other political affiliations | Ulster Unionist Party (Until 1987) |
Residence(s) | Cultra, County Down, Northern Ireland |
Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
Profession | Barrister Academic |
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He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Down from 1995 to 2001, and a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Down from 1998 to 2007.