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Ulster Unionist Party to select new leader at end of January

The UUP have announced that their new leader will be selected at the end of January following a vote by party members. Jon Burrows and Robbie Butler are expected to put their names forward for the position. Current leader Mike Nesbitt is stepping down to let someone else lead the party into the 2027 Assembly election.

UUP: Mike Nesbitt to step down as party leader

Mike Nesbitt is standing down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. He made the decision ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, saying he cannot commit to full-time politics until the end of the next mandate.

DUP: Gareth Wilson selected as Newry and Armagh MLA

Following William Irwin’s retirement, the DUP have selected councillor Gareth Wilson to replace him in the Newry and Armagh constituency. The former Lord Mayor has served on ABC Council for 20 years.