David Brooks (Northern Irish politician) facts for kids
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David Brooks
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast East |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Robin Newton |
| Member of Belfast City Council | |
| In office 2 May 2019 – 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Aileen Graham |
| Succeeded by | Sammy Douglas |
| Constituency | Lisnasharragh |
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| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Ruth Brooks |
David Brooks is a politician from Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Since the election in 2022, he has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA). He represents the area of Belfast East.
Before becoming an MLA, Mr. Brooks was a Belfast City Councillor. He served the Lisnasharragh area from 2019 until 2022.
What David Brooks Does
David Brooks works to represent the people of Belfast East. As an MLA, he helps make decisions for Northern Ireland. He is part of the DUP, which is one of the main political parties.
His Start in Politics
David Brooks first became involved in local government. He was elected to the Belfast City Council in 2019. He represented the Lisnasharragh area. This was during the local elections held that year.
Becoming an MLA
In the 2022 Assembly election, David Brooks was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. He was one of two DUP members chosen for Belfast East. This role means he helps create laws and policies for Northern Ireland.
His Role and Views
David Brooks is the DUP's spokesperson for North–South relationships. This means he talks about how Northern Ireland works with the Republic of Ireland. He has also spoken out against certain actions. For example, he did not approve of political posters being placed on a bonfire during a traditional event in 2022.
