Politics
Ulster Unionist reshuffle
Following the resignation of Strangford MLA David McNarry, UUP leader Tom Elliott appointed Mike Nesbitt in his place as the party’s education spokesman. Sandra Overend, in turn, takes Nesbitt’s enterprise, portfolio.
The UUP currently has 15 MLAs, 97 councillors, one MEP and four peers.
| Portfolio | Name |
| Leader | Tom Elliott |
| Deputy Leader of Assembly Group |
John McCallister |
| Agriculture and Rural Development |
Jo-Anne Dobson |
| Culture, Arts and Leisure | Robin Swann |
| Education | Mike Nesbitt |
| Employment and Learning | Basil McCrea |
| Enterprise, Trade and Investment | Sandra Overend |
| Environment | Danny Kinahan |
| Finance and Personnel | Leslie Cree |
| Health, Social Services and Public Safety | John McCallister |
| Justice | Basil McCrea |
| OFMDFM | Tom Elliott |
| Regional Development | Roy Beggs |
| Social Development | Michael Copeland |
| Children and Young People | Sandra Overend |
| Older People | Sam Gardiner |
| Parading | Michael Copeland |
| Victims |
Mike Nesbitt |
| Chief Whip | John McCallister |
