John Andrew Long
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John Andrew Long was a unionist politician
in Northern Ireland
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Long worked as a farmer and served on various public boards before his election as an Ulster Unionist
member of the Senate of Northern Ireland
in 1921, serving until his death in 1941. He was Deputy Leader of the Senate and Parliamentary Secretary in the Department of the Prime Minister
from 1930-41.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
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Long worked as a farmer and served on various public boards before his election as an Ulster Unionist
Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party – sometimes referred to as the Official Unionist Party or, in a historic sense, simply the Unionist Party – is the more moderate of the two main unionist political parties in Northern Ireland...
member of the Senate of Northern Ireland
Senate of Northern Ireland
The Senate of Northern Ireland was the upper house of the Parliament of Northern Ireland created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. It was abolished with the passing of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.-Powers:...
in 1921, serving until his death in 1941. He was Deputy Leader of the Senate and Parliamentary Secretary in the Department of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Northern Ireland
The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland was the de facto head of the Government of Northern Ireland. No such office was provided for in the Government of Ireland Act 1920. However the Lord Lieutenant, as with Governors-General in other Westminster Systems such as in Canada, chose to appoint someone...
from 1930-41.