Political News
DUP: Gareth Wilson selected as Newry and Armagh MLA
Following William Irwin’s retirement, the DUP have selected councillor Gareth Wilson to replace him in the Newry and Armagh constituency. The former Lord Mayor has served on ABC Council for 20 years.
UUP: Katherine Newman co-opted as Bangor West councillor
Katherine Newman is the Ulster Unionist Party’s new councillor for the Bangor West DEA. The move follows Linzi McLaren’s decision to resign from the council and from the UUP.
DUP: Newry and Armagh MLA William Irwin set to retire from politics
DUP MLA of almost 20 years, William Irwin, is set to retire from politics. ABC councillor Gareth Wilson is reportedly the favourite to replace him in Newry and Armagh, with DUP party officers conducting interviews for the role this week.