Sydney Anderson (British politician)

Sydney Anderson
MLA
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
for Upper Bann
Assumed office
1 July 2010
Preceded by David Simpson
Personal details
Born Sydney Alexander Anderson
(1949-04-23) 23 April 1949
Portadown, Northern Ireland
Nationality British
Political party Democratic Unionist Party
Spouse(s) Brenda Anderson
Residence Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Profession Businessman
Religion Anglican

Alderman Sydney Alexander Anderson (born 23 April 1949) is a politician in Northern Ireland.

Career

In July 2010, he was appointed as David Simpson's replacement in the Northern Ireland Assembly, where he represents Upper Bann.[1]

Regarding the choice, Anderson said "I want first of all to pay tribute to both Robert and Philip who were both very able candidates. It would have been a pleasure to have had either of them at the Assembly and to have worked on their behalf."[2] He is a member of Craigavon Borough Council, and has served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.[1]

He is a member of the All Party Group on Neurology, Public Accounts Committee and Committee for Justice in the Assembly. He had been a member of the Committee for Social Development, Committee for Employment and Learning and Committee on Standards and Privileges.

References

  1. 1 2 "Anderson replaces Simpson as DUP MLA", Portadown Times, 25 June 2010.
  2. "The Portadown Times — Anderson replaces Simpson as DUP MLA". The Portadown Times. The Portadown Times. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Preceded by
David Simpson
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann
2010–present
Incumbent
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