Alastair Patterson | |
|---|---|
 Patterson in 2016 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly forFermanagh and South Tyrone | |
| In office 27 January 2016 – 6 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Neil Somerville |
| Succeeded by | Rosemary Barton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1972-12-14)14 December 1972 (age 52) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party (since June 2016) |
| Other political affiliations | Ulster Unionist Party (before June 2016) |
| Spouse | Olga Walls |
| Profession | Quantity Surveyor |
Alastair Patterson (born 14 December 1972) is a Northern Irish unionist politician who was anUlster Unionist Party (UUP)Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) forFermanagh and South Tyrone between January andMay 2016.
Patterson defected to theDemocratic Unionist Party (DUP) in June 2016, a month after losing his seat in that year's Assembly election.[1]
As a member of theUlster Unionist Party, Patterson was co-opted to theNorthern Ireland Assembly in January 2016, having replacedNeil Somerville, following the latter's resignation due to ill health.[2]
He served on the Environment Committee, and was Ulster Unionist Party Spokesperson on the Environment.
Patterson contested the2016 Assembly election, alongside his running mate,Rosemary Barton. In the election, he polled 3,010 (6.4%) of first preference votes, and was eliminated on the fifth count, with his transfers electing Barton.
Following his defeat, he went on to defect to theDemocratic Unionist Party, saying he was "let down and disappointed" by UUP decisions both locally and nationally. In an email to Ulster Unionist members, Patterson revealed that the majority of his friends and families were DUP supporters and that he "at a time of weakness on my part give [sic] into the advice they have been giving me since the Election"[3]
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Outside politics, Patterson spent over twenty years in the Construction Industry, most recently serving as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Patterson is a keen Pipe Bandsman, a former Drum Major withField Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, a four times World Champion Drum Major and current Adjudicator. He is a member of theOrange Order.[4] Patterson is a supporter ofLiverpool F.C. andUlster Rugby.
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| Preceded by | MLA forFermanagh and South Tyrone 2016 | Succeeded by |
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