https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/mike-nesbitts-departure-closes-chapter-33158286
Jan 2, 2026 - The last time the UUP held a contested leadership election, in 2012, it followed Tom Elliott’s surprise resignation and ended with Mike Nesbitt defeating...
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https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/mike-nesbitt-quits-uup-leadership-33156155
Jan 2, 2026 - The Strangford MLA had previously said he would announce a decision on his future as leader in January
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