Mark Robinson (Northern Ireland politician) facts for kids
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Mark Robinson
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast South |
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| In office 25 June 1998 – 7 March 2007 |
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| Preceded by | New Creation |
| Succeeded by | Jimmy Spratt |
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| Born | 12 May 1959 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Mark Simon Peter Robinson was a politician from Northern Ireland. He was born on May 12, 1959. He was a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Mark Robinson served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA). He represented the area of Belfast South. He was an MLA for two terms, from 1998 until 2007.
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Political Journey
Starting in the Assembly
In 1998, Mark Robinson was chosen by voters to join the Northern Ireland Assembly. He represented the Belfast South area. This was a big step in his political journey.
Re-election and Later Years
He ran for re-election in 2003 and won again. He even got more votes this time. He finished in second place in that election. In 2007, he tried to be re-elected once more. However, he was not successful and lost to Jimmy Spratt.
Serving on the Council
Besides his work in the Assembly, Mark Robinson also served on the Castlereagh Borough Council. A borough council is a local government group. They help manage things in a specific town or area. He was elected to this council in 2001 and served two terms there.
