Deborah Erskine facts for kids
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Deborah Erskine
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Erskine in 2024
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
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| Assumed office 11 October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Arlene Foster |
| Member of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council | |
| In office 2 May 2019 – 11 October 2021 |
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| Preceded by | David Mahon |
| Succeeded by | Paul Stevenson |
| Constituency | Erne North |
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Deborah Armstrong
1990/1991 Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Robert Erskine |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Journalist |
Deborah Erskine (born in 1990 or 1991, her maiden name was Armstrong) is a politician from Northern Ireland. She is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The DUP is one of the main political parties in Northern Ireland.
Deborah Erskine was first elected as a local councillor in 2019. She represented the Erne North area. Later, in 2021, she became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). An MLA is like a Member of Parliament, but for Northern Ireland's own government. She represents the area of Fermanagh and South Tyrone.
As part of the DUP, Deborah Erskine is a spokesperson. This means she speaks for the party on certain topics. Her role is to promote the idea of Northern Ireland staying part of the United Kingdom. She focuses on sharing this message with young people and new communities.
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What Does a Politician Do?
A politician like Deborah Erskine works to represent the people in their area. They help make decisions about how their region is run. This includes things like healthcare, education, and local services.
How Does Someone Become an MLA?
To become an MLA, a person must be elected by the public. People vote for the candidate they want to represent them. Sometimes, if an MLA leaves their job early, another person can be chosen to take their place. This is called being "co-opted."
Deborah Erskine's Journey in Politics
Before she became a politician, Deborah Armstrong worked as a journalist. A journalist gathers and reports news. She started as a reporter for a local newspaper called the Ulster Herald.
After that, she worked for the DUP. She was a "press officer," which means she helped share information with the media. She also worked in the office of Arlene Foster, who was a very important politician at the time.
Becoming a Local Councillor
In 2019, Deborah Armstrong ran for election to the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. This is a local council that looks after things in the Fermanagh and Omagh area. She was elected to represent the Erne North area. This meant she helped make decisions for her local community.
During her time as a councillor, she supported Arlene Foster. Arlene Foster was the leader of the DUP. When some people in the party wanted a new leader, Deborah Erskine stood by Arlene Foster.
Becoming an MLA
In 2021, Arlene Foster decided to step down as an MLA. Deborah Erskine was chosen to take her place. She officially became an MLA on 11 October 2021. In her first speech as an MLA, she thanked Arlene Foster for her help and support.
Deborah Erskine then joined the Committee for Health in the Assembly. This committee helps make decisions about healthcare in Northern Ireland.
In the 2022 election, Deborah Erskine ran for MLA again. This time, she was elected for a full term. This means the people of Fermanagh and South Tyrone voted for her to continue representing them.
Personal Life
Deborah Erskine got married to Robert Erskine on 31 October 2019.
