Doug Beattie
Douglas Ricardo Beattie MC MLA (born 13 October 1965) is a Northern Irish politician and former member of the British Army, who has been leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) since 27 May 2021. He has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for Upper Bann since 2016. He is characterised as a 'progressive' and 'liberal' unionist.
Doug Beattie MC MLA | |
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| 18th Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
| Assumed office 27 May 2021 | |
| Deputy | Robbie Butler |
| Preceded by | Steve Aiken |
| Ulster Unionist Party spokesperson for Justice | |
| Assumed office 24 May 2021 | |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Gardiner |
| Member of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council | |
| In office 22 May 2014 – 5 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Council created |
| Succeeded by | Julie Flaherty |
| Constituency | Portadown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Ricardo Beattie 13 October 1965 Hampshire, England |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Margaret Beattie |
| Children | Luke Leigh |
| Residence(s) | Portadown, County Armagh |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Profession |
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| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1982–2016 (regular) 2016–present (reserves) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Irish Regiment |
| Battles/wars | The Troubles Kosovo War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Military Cross Queen's Commendation for Bravery NATO Meritorious Service Medal |
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