William Stewart (Northern Ireland politician)
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William Stewart was a unionist politician
in Northern Ireland
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Stewart studied at a technical college before becoming a company director. He joined the Ulster Unionist Party
and was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland
in 1957, serving until its abolition in 1973. From 1960 to 1962, he was a Deputy Speaker of the Senate.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
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Stewart studied at a technical college before becoming a company director. He joined the Ulster Unionist Party
Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party – sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party – is the more moderate of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland...
and was elected to the Senate of Northern Ireland
Senate of Northern Ireland
The Senate of Northern Ireland was the upper house of the Parliament of Northern Ireland created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. It was abolished with the passing of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.-Powers:...
in 1957, serving until its abolition in 1973. From 1960 to 1962, he was a Deputy Speaker of the Senate.