Andy Allen (politician)
Andrew Allen MBE MLA (born 2 November 1988) is an Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician in Northern Ireland and a former soldier in the British Army. He served in the War in Afghanistan in 2008. He is one of the more liberal members of the party, consistently voting in favour of same-sex marriage and abortion.
Andy Allen MBE MLA | |
|---|---|
| Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for Communities | |
| Assumed office 24 May 2021 | |
| Leader | Doug Beattie |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast East | |
| Assumed office 15 September 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Copeland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1988 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Natalie Allen |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Belfast |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 2006–2012 |
| Rank | Ranger |
| Unit | Royal Irish Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Allen is the UUP spokesperson for Communities, and has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Belfast East since 2015.
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