Denis Watson (politician)
Denis Watson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann | |
| In office 25 June 1998 – 26 November 2003 | |
| Preceded by | New Creation |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Moutray |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Other political affiliations | United Unionist Coalition |
| Spouse | Gail |
| Profession | Financial Consultant |
Denis Watson is a former politician in Northern Ireland.
Watson worked as a financial consultant and became the Grand Master of the County Armagh Orange Lodge.[1] He was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 1998 as an independent Unionist representing Upper Bann. With two other anti-agreement Unionists, he formed the United Unionist Coalition, and was registered as its leader.
In 2000, Watson joined the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), but as late as 2006[update] he remains the officially registered leader of the United Unionist Coalition.[2] In 2001, he failed to be elected as a DUP candidate for Craigavon Borough Council.[3] He also failed to retain his Assembly seat in 2003. As of November 2012 he remains County Grand Master of County Armagh.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/learning/history/stateapart/agreement/governance/support/gov3_n011.shtml
- ^ http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/regulatory-issues/regpoliticalparties.cfm?frmGB=0&frmPartyID=203&frmType=partydetail
- ^ http://www.ark.ac.uk/elections/lgcraigavon.htm
- ^ Colin McCusker [@CCMcCusker123] (3 November 2012). "County Grand Master Denis Watson JP reminds the gathering that tomorrow is King William III 's birthday" (Tweet) – via Twitter.