it is understood mike nesbitt is the only candidate to put his name forward.nist party for a second time. currently the health minister in the power—sharing devolved government in belfast, a job he took on that in july, just a few weeks ago. that is the ulster unionist party's only ministry in the government here. he intends it is understood to keep thatjob, keep the health portfolio, while he also becomes leader of the ulster unionist party. his task, ambition, will be to try to turn around the party's fortunes. he is seen as very much on the liberal wing of unionism in northern ireland, advocating socially liberal policies in comparison to some other leading unionist politicians. the party has returned this summer to the house of commons for the first time in seven years, did not have any mps from 2017 onwards. earlier this summer it won one seat in the general election, the seat of south antrim. mike nesbitt will be hoping he can build on that success and set the party back on course for more election victories in two, three times, —— two, three years' time