Diane Forsythe

Diane Forsythe is a Northern Irish politician serving as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for South Down since 2022. As a member of the Democratic Unionist Party, she holds the distinction of being the first female unionist MLA to represent the South Down constituency. During her tenure, she has served as the party's spokesperson for Communities, Childcare, and Early Years, and has held deputy chair positions on several key assembly committees including Finance and the Economy.