Roy Beggs
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John Robert Beggs (born 20 February 1936), commonly known as Roy Beggs, is a Northern Irish unionist politician and former teacher who was a Larne Borough Councillor from 1973 to 2014, representing the district of Larne Area B and its successor, Larne Lough.
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Roy Beggs | |
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Member of Larne Borough Council | |
In office 15 May 1985 – 22 May 2014 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Council abolished |
Constituency | Larne Lough |
In office 30 May 1973 – 15 May 1985 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Constituency | Larne Area B |
Member of Parliament for East Antrim | |
In office 9 June 1983 – 5 May 2005 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Sammy Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-02-20) 20 February 1936 (age 88) Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Ulster Unionist Party (1981-present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Unionist Party (1973 - 1981) |
Spouse | Wilma Beggs |
Relations | Roy Beggs Jnr (son) |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Larne |
Alma mater | Stranmillis University College |
Profession | Teacher |
Website | Roy Beggs |
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Formerly a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Beggs defected to the rival Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) in 1981, later serving as his party’s Member of Parliament (MP) for East Antrim from 1983 to 2005.