Robert McCartney

Barrister and politician

British Belfast, Northern Ireland Taurus

Quick Info

Profession	Barrister and politician
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	24/04/1936
Age	90 years
Birthplace	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Zodiac Sign	Taurus

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Summary	Northern Irish barrister and unionist politician who led the UK Unionist Party from 1995 to 2007 and served as MP for North Down and as an MLA for North Down.
Political Stance	Favoured integration with the United Kingdom and direct rule from London rather than devolved government.

Educational Qualification(s)

University	Queen's University Belfast

Career

Legal	Barrister, appointed Queen's Counsel
Political Parties	Ulster Unionist Party (until 1987) UK Unionist Party (founded 1995 as leader)
Elected Offices	Office: Member of Parliament for North Down Term: 1995–2001 Office: Member of the Northern Ireland Forum for North Down Term: 1996–1998 Office: Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down Term: 1998–2007 Office: Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down Term: 1982–1986
Party Leadership	Leader of the UK Unionist Party, 1995–2007

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Contested the 1987 general election as an independent under the label Real Unionist after being expelled from the Ulster Unionist Party.
2. Retired from electoral politics in 2007 after losing his Northern Ireland Assembly seat.
3. Won the 1995 North Down by-election as a UK Unionist candidate, taking 37.0% of the vote.

Also born on 24 April

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