Mike Nesbitt
Mike Nesbitt is a Northern Irish politician and a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, having served as the leader of the party from 2012 to 2016. He has held various political positions, including as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Strangford. Nesbitt has focused on health and social care issues, advocating for improvements in healthcare facilities and services in Northern Ireland, particularly for children and young people.
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Mike Nesbitt announced he was standing down as leader earlier this year.
Ulster Unionists preparing to lead unionism again, new leader says – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31
Mike Nesbitt is the outgoing leader and Minister of Health who will remain as leader until a new leader is formally ratified.
Next UUP leader to be former police officer Jon Burrows – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-15
He confirmed he would be attending in place of party leader Mike Nesbitt who has other commitments.
Catherine Connolly's becomes tenth president of Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Mike Nesbitt, the UUP leader, has expressed concerns about the implications of a united Ireland.
United Ireland could result in unionists holding Dáil’s balance of power, UUP leader says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Mike Nesbitt is the UUP leader who called for transfers between his party and the SDLP.
Why are the parties of Northern Ireland’s centre at each other’s throats? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt says he sincerely regrets the disruption to patients' appointments.
1,600 appointments postponed due to IT outageUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Mike Nesbitt stepped back into the role of UUP leader as a final duty before retirement.
Who do you call if you want to speak to the leader of unionism? It’s complicated – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Minister for Health Mike Nesbitt urged privacy for the victims' family and friends.
Fermanagh shooting victims named locally as GAA club says they ‘will be desperately missed’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Mike Nesbitt described the displays as sickening and deplorable.
Keir Starmer was quick to condemn Kneecap, but strangely silent on Moygashel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Mike Nesbitt, the Ulster Unionist party leader and health minister, said the refugee effigies should have been removed.
Northern Ireland police investigate burning of lifesize models of refugees | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Mike Nesbitt called for the effigies to be removed and said he condemned them 'without reservation'.
‘Migrant boat bonfire’ investigated as a hate crime in Northern Ireland
Australia· 2025-07-11
Mike Nesbitt is Stormont’s Minister for Health and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, involved in the GP contract negotiations.
A GP strike could be the beginning of the end of free primary care in Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-11Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited homes that had been damaged and expressed that there are legitimate ways to express concerns about immigration.
Fireworks and bottles thrown at police in Ballymena in second night of unrest | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Mike Nesbitt described Sir Kenneth as a 'great intellect' and 'one of our finest'.
Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-01
Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt acknowledged that current waiting times for autism assessments are 'unacceptable'.
the long wait for autism assessment in Northern Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Mike Nesbitt called for McIlroy to be knighted, stating he deserves the highest praise the nation can bestow.
Masters victory means McIlroy will get ‘hero’s welcome’ at home British Open
Canada· 2025-04-15
Mike Nesbitt, now the Stormont Minister for Health, has declared that Unionists and Sinn Féin have a common goal of making Northern Ireland work as a society.
Unionists and Sinn Féin have ‘common goal’ of making NI work, says ex-Ulster Unionist chief – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05Ulster Unionist Party Minister for Health Mike Nesbitt said the cost of replacing the signage was an issue for him.
Work on Irish language signs in Belfast train station halted due to potential legal action – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Mike Nesbitt announced a multi-million pound funding package to support families with autistic children.
'My life has become much worse' says mum of autistic boyUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Mike Nesbitt, the Ulster Unionist leader, expressed concern about victims being created by criminals in communities.
Irish and British governments to select expert to review potential for paramilitary groups to work towards disbandment – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Mike Nesbitt stated that this is excellent news for children and parents across Northern Ireland.
Work to begin on delayed €810 million children’s hospital in Belfast within days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20