Leadership contest

Procedures for electing a new Ulster Unionist Party leader

Procedures for electing a new Ulster Unionist Party leader

1) Party officers meet at UUP headquarters, Cunningham House, east Belfast, on Friday to discuss arrangements.

2) Party executive meets on Saturday to fix date for meeting of Ulster Unionist Council which must be held within four weeks.

3) Late May/early June: Ulster Unionist Council, consisting of over 600 delegates, meets to elect new leader.