This article is about the Ulster Unionist Party politician. For the Ulster Democratic Party politician, see
John White (loyalist) .
Robert White
John White at the Ulster Unionist Party Executive Committee during the Leader's address.
In office 2006–2008Leader Reg Empey Preceded by Lord Rogan Succeeded by Office abolished In office 30 May 1996 – 25 April 1998In office 1977–1980Preceded by A.N. Clarke Succeeded by G.A. Mcllrath In office 19 May 1993 – 21 May 1997Preceded by District created Succeeded by David Barbour Constituency Coleraine Central In office 15 May 1985 – 19 May 1993Preceded by District created Succeeded by District abolished Constituency Coleraine Town In office 30 May 1973 – 15 May 1985Preceded by Council created Succeeded by District abolished Constituency Coleraine Area C
Born Coleraine , Northern IrelandPolitical party Ulster Unionist
Robert John White , known as John White , is an Ulster Unionist politician in Northern Ireland .
Political career
White was Mayor of Coleraine from 1977 to 1980, having been Deputy Mayor from 1973. He was elected to the council at every election from 1968 to 1993.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3]
In 1996 he was elected to the Northern Ireland Forum for East Londonderry . He supported the Belfast Agreement in 1998.[ 4] In 2006 he succeeded Lord Rogan as UUP President unopposed at the Party AGM.[ 5]
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