Members of Parliament
The Member of Parliament since the 2001 general election is Pat Doherty of Sinn Féin. Between 1997 and 2001 the MP was William Thompson of the Ulster Unionist Party.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | William Thompson | Ulster Unionist | |
| 2001 | Pat Doherty | Sinn Féin | |
Read more about this topic: West Tyrone (UK Parliament Constituency)
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