Ulster Unionist Party

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP, sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or OUP or simply the Unionist Party ) is a unionist political party in Northern Ireland, and was the party of government in Northern Ireland between 1921 and 1972. Until 2003 it was the largest party, but it has been overtaken by the Democratic Unionist Party.

2005 General Election

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The party fared disastrously in the 2005 general election, losing four of the five Westminster seats it had previously held. David Trimble lost his seat in Upper Bann and soon resigned as party leader. The leadership election to succeed him was won by Sir Reg Empey.

Related Topics:
Upper Bann - Leadership election to succeed him - Reg Empey

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