Robert McCartney (Northern Irish politician)
Bob McCartney | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the United Kingdom Unionist Party | |
| In office 1995–2007 | |
| Deputy | David Vance |
| Preceded by | Party created |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Down | |
| In office 25 June 1998 – 7 March 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Brian Wilson |
| In office 20 October 1982 – 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Assembly re-established |
| Succeeded by | Assembly abolished |
| Member of Parliament for North Down | |
| In office 15 June 1995 – 14 May 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sir James Kilfedder |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia, Lady Hermon |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Forum for North Down | |
| In office 30 May 1996 – 25 April 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Forum established |
| Succeeded by | Forum dissolved |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1936 Shankill, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | UK Unionist Party (1995 - 2008) |
| Other political affiliations | Ulster Unionist Party (Until 1987) |
| Residence(s) | Cultra, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
| Profession | Barrister Academic |
Robert Law McCartney, KC (born 24 April 1936), known as Bob McCartney, is a Northern Irish barrister and Unionist politician who was leader of the UK Unionist Party (UKUP) from 1995 to 2007.
He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Down from 1995 to 2001, and a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for North Down from 1998 to 2007.