Gary McMichael | |
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| Leader of the Ulster Democratic Party | |
| In office 1994–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Smallwoods |
| Succeeded by | Party abolished |
| Member of Lisburn City Council | |
| In office 19 May 1993 – 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Ewing |
| Constituency | Lisburn Town South |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Forum | |
| In office 30 May 1996 – 25 April 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Forum created |
| Succeeded by | Forum dissolved |
| Constituency | Top-up list |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 (age 54–55) Lisburn, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Ulster Democratic Party (1988 - 2001) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2001 - 2005) |
| Parent(s) | John McMichael Phyllis McMichael |
| Known for | Loyalist politician |
Gary McMichael (born 1969)[1] is a Northern Ireland community activist, and retired politician. He was the leader of the short-lived Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) during the Northern Ireland peace process, and was instrumental in organizing the Loyalist ceasefire in the Troubles in 1994.