John Stewart (Northern Ireland politician)
John Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Antrim East | |
| Assumed office 2 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Alastair Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 April 1983 Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah Stewart |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Cardiff |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Sales director |
John Stewart (born 9 April 1983) is a Northern Irish Unionist politician, and businessman. Since 2017, he has been an Ulster Unionist Party Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for East Antrim.[1][2]
Early life and education[]
Stewart was born on 9 April 1983.[3] He was educated at Carrickfergus Grammar School, a controlled grammar school in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.[4] He studied history at Cardiff University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[5]
Career[]
Before his election to the assembly, Stewart worked as the sales director of his family's business, Robinson's Shoemakers, which is based in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.[5]
Stewart serves in the Army Reserve (formally known as the Territorial Army).[3] He is a soldier of the North Irish Horse. [5]
Political career[]
Stewart joined the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) in 2008.[6] He was elected to Carrickfergus Borough Council in the 2011 local elections as a councillor for the Knockagh Monument electoral area.[7] In 2014, he was elected to the newly created Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for Carrick Castle.[8] He served as Deputy Mayor of Carrickfergus 2013–14.
On 2 March 2017, Stewart was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly for East Antrim in stage 9 of the count.[9]
Personal life[]
Stewart is married to Deborah.[6] He has two sons, Cohen and Harrison. He also has 2 office dogs Jaxon and Henry. [8]
References[]
- ^ @BBCNewsNI (3 March 2017). "John Stewart (UUP) elected in East Antrim #ae17" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Ups and downs across Northern Ireland constituencies". Belfast Telegraph. 3 March 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Mr John Stewart". Assembly Information Management System. Northern Ireland Assembly. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ Victoria Leonard (9 October 2015). "Fears for pupil safety at Carrick Grammar School". Carrickfergus Times. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "John Stewart". Ulster Unionist Party. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ a b Cousins, Graeme (3 April 2017). "New MLA who is more frustrated than most at our political limbo". Belfast News Letter. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "Carrickfergus Borough Council Elections 1993-2011". Ark Northern Ireland Elections.
- ^ a b "Double celebrations for Deputy Mayor". Carrickfergus Times. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
- ^ "East Antrim". Northern Ireland Election 2017. British Broadcasting Corporation. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
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