Mike Nesbitt Expected to Reclaim UUP Leadership

Nesbitt, currently Northern Ireland’s Health Minister, is poised to lead the Ulster Unionist Party for a second time as no other candidates emerge.

Nesbitt previously led the UUP from 2012 to 2017, stepping down after poor election results.
Deputy leader Robbie Butler has endorsed Nesbitt's return, opting not to run himself.
Former leader Doug Beattie resigned due to internal disputes despite recent electoral gains.
Nominations for the leadership role close on August 30, with Nesbitt likely unopposed.
If ratified, Nesbitt would be the first to lead the party twice and aims to modernize its structure.