Northern Ireland Conservatives AGM Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 We were proud to host our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Belfast on 7th October 2024. Members who attended had deep discussions about the future of The Conservative Party in Northern Ireland and attendees left joyous with the chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Members elected the following individuals for the Management Team positions: Chairman - Paul Leeman Deputy Chair Membership -... Articles
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