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Douglas Ricardo Beattie MC MLA (born 13 October 1965) is a Northern Irish politician and former member of the British Army, [2] who was leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) between 27 May 2021 and 30 August 2024.
Jan 25, 2022 · Doug Beattie has faced his share of battles - on the front lines in Afghanistan, and in turning around the fortunes of the Ulster Unionists at Stormont. Today came his biggest political fight...
May 17, 2021 · Doug Beattie is a retired Army captain and a former member of the Ulster Unionist Party. He became the leader of the UUP in 2021, after serving as an MLA for Upper Bann and a councillor for Portadown.
Aug 19, 2024 · Doug Beattie announced his resignation as Ulster Unionist Party leader on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences with party officers and inability to shape the party. He said he had increased the party's influence and returned it to Westminster, but faced criticism from some unionists over his electoral strategy.
Nov 27, 2015 · Doug Beattie was the lead engineer in the conceptualization, design, and successful implementation of the innovative mining method in use at the McArthur River uranium mine in...
Aug 19, 2024 · The former army captain and MLA cites "irreconcilable differences" with party officers as he steps down after three years. He faced controversies over his tweets, his moderate unionism and his opposition to power-sharing.
Jun 6, 2024 · When Doug Beattie took over as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) in May 2021 he became the third leader of the party in just over four years.
