Russell Watton
Russell Watton | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Progressive Unionist Party | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Billy Hutchinson |
| Deputy leader of the Progressive Unionist Party | |
| In office 15 October 2022 – 14 June 2023 | |
| Leader | Billy Hutchinson |
| Preceded by | John Kyle |
| Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Councillor | |
| Assumed office 22 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | New council |
| Constituency | Coleraine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1954 Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
| Party | Progressive Unionist Party (since 2014) |
Other political affiliations | Independent (2005-2014) |
| Military service | |
| Paramilitary | Ulster Volunteer Force |
| Rank | Officer Commanding |
| Conflict | The Troubles |
William James Russell Watton (born March 1954), known as Russell Watton, is a Northern Irish Ulster loyalist, politician and community activist, serving as leader of the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) since 2023, and a Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Councillor for the Coleraine DEA since 2014. He was also PUP deputy leader between 2022 and 2023.