Published • loading... • Updated
Jon Burrows becomes new leader of Ulster Unionist party after 'meteoric rise'
Jon Burrows, ratified at a Belfast party meeting, pledges to rebuild the Ulster Unionist Party and unite its members after rapid political rise from police officer to leader.
- At a party meeting in Belfast on Saturday, Jon Burrows and Diana Armstrong were unanimously ratified as leader and deputy of the Ulster Unionist Party.
- Rising quickly through media exposure, Burrows left the PSNI in 2021, was co‑opted to a North Antrim Assembly seat last year, and became one of the most outspoken MLAs in six months.
- On policing and justice issues, Jon Burrows criticised other unionists for `strategic failures` over 20 years and condemned Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson while campaigning for prison dog Bailey.
- Burrows urged unity, denying briefings against colleagues, while former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt praised a cohesive team and the SDLP leader noted a cross-party reform opportunity.
- Looking to the future, Jon Burrows aims to grow the Ulster Unionist Party, offer clear choice to voters, and said there `may be times` to cooperate with other Unionist parties.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Former senior police officer has enjoyed meteoric rise to UUP leadership
Jon Burrows formerly served as a senior police officer in Northern Ireland.
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleJon Burrows promises to put unionism 'back on the front foot' as he's installed as Ulster Unionist Party leader
Jon Burrows has said he wants to put unionism back on the front foot – and the Ulster Unionist Party ahead of its rivals – by focusing on fixing the problems Stormont has been unable to deliver on.
·Portadown, United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left, 50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 50%
C 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium








