UUP leader Mike Nesbitt seeks re-election after Doug Beattie's resignation, aiming to be the first two-time leader.

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader Mike Nesbitt faces old challenges on his attempt for a second term, echoing similar pressures and difficulties experienced by his predecessors. Nesbitt is set to run for the UUP leadership again after former leader Doug Beattie's resignation due to irreconcilable differences with party officers. If elected, Nesbitt will be the first person to lead the UUP twice. The nomination deadline is August 30 before an extraordinary general meeting on September 14 to vote for the new leader.

August 27, 2024
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