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Doug Beattie
Profile
Doug Beattie is a Northern Irish politician serving as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann since 2016. A former British Army officer who served for over 28 years and was awarded the Military Cross for his service in Afghanistan, Beattie transitioned into politics by joining the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). He served as the leader of the UUP from 2021 to 2024 before resigning and subsequently leaving the party in 2026 to continue as an independent. Characterized as a moderate and progressive unionist, he has been a vocal advocate for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive and has consistently supported the Armed Forces Covenant while maintaining a nuanced stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Details
- Born
- 1965-10-13 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Education
- Hart Memorial Primary School, Clounagh Junior High School, Portadown Technical College
- Career
- British Army officer (Warrant Officer First Class, Captain)
