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Chris Lyttle
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast East |
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| In office 6 July 2010 – 28 March 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Naomi Long |
| Succeeded by | Peter McReynolds |
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| Born | 19 January 1981 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Alliance |
| Residences | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast (BA) Harvard University |
Chris Lyttle (born 19 January 1981) is a politician from Northern Ireland. He was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Belfast East from 2010 to 2022. He was part of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
Chris Lyttle first became an MLA in 2010, taking over from Naomi Long. He was re-elected several times, serving the people of Belfast East until 2022.
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Early Life and Education
Chris Lyttle grew up in East Belfast. He went to Belmont and Strandtown Primary Schools. Later, he studied at Queen's University Belfast. There, he earned a top degree in Government and Politics.
He also received special scholarships to study in other countries. He went to the University of California to learn about managing conflicts. He also studied Public Policy at Harvard University in the United States.
Community Work and Interests
Before becoming a politician, Chris Lyttle worked as an assistant for Naomi Long. He helped people in his local area with many different issues. These included things like housing, education, and community safety.
He also helped lead the East Belfast District Policing Partnership. This group works to make communities safer. Chris Lyttle is also a qualified football coach. He coaches for the Irish Football Association and works with disability football teams. He is also an active member of his local church.
What Did Chris Lyttle Do as an MLA?
As an MLA, Chris Lyttle worked on important committees. He was the Deputy Chair of a committee that looked at government plans. These plans included how the government would invest money and improve community relations.
He also focused on issues important to children and young people. From 2016, he was the vice-chair of the Assembly Committee on Education. This committee helps make decisions about schools and learning in Northern Ireland.
Chris Lyttle also led groups that focused on specific topics. He chaired the All Party Group (APG) on Cycling. This group works to make cycling better and safer. He also chaired the APG on Children and Young People.
Leaving Politics and New Career
In October 2021, Chris Lyttle announced that he would not run for re-election. He decided to step down from his role as an MLA in the 2022 Assembly election.
After leaving politics, Chris Lyttle started a new job. In June 2022, he became the Head of Public Affairs at the Irish Football Association. This role involves managing how the association communicates with the public and government.
