Mike Nesbitt

Mike Nesbitt is a Northern Irish politician and former broadcaster who has served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Strangford since 2011. He has held the position of Minister of Health since May 2024 and previously served as the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party from 2012 to 2017, and again from August 2024 to January 2026. Before entering politics, Nesbitt had a prominent career in journalism, working as a sports reporter and presenter for BBC Northern Ireland and UTV. Known as a liberal unionist, he has advocated for healthcare reform and addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland.