Pamela (Pam) Cameron MLA (born 30 December 1971; formerly Lewis, née Pamela Brown) is a Unionist politician from Northern Ireland, who has served as a Junior Minister in the Executive of the 7th Northern Ireland Assembly since 2024. She is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Pam Cameron | |
|---|---|
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| Junior Minister Assisting the Deputy First Minister | |
| Assumed office 3 February 2024 Serving with Aisling Reilly | |
| Preceded by | Declan Kearney (2022) |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly for South Antrim | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Burns |
| Mayor of Antrim | |
| In office 2010–2011 | |
| Member of Antrim Borough Council | |
| In office 5 May 2005 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Michael |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Antrim Town |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pamela Brown 30 December 1971 |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist |
| Spouse(s) | Ian Lewis (divorced)[1] Michael Cameron |
| Children | 3 |
Political career
editCameron has sat in the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2011 as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the South Antrim constituency.[2] She is the DUP Spokesperson for Equality, Disability and Participation.[3]
Cameron was elected to Antrim Borough Council in 2005 and was elected as the Council's first woman Mayor in 2010.[4] Prior to her election to the Assembly, Cameron was the constituency office manager for the politician Sammy Wilson.[5] Speaking about her election success, Cameron said: "I thought I would do well but I did not think I would get to this stage. I know there are Roman Catholics who voted for me and that I have cross-community support. I hope that continues."[1]
Cameron became junior minister in the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive formation.[6]
Personal life
editPam is married to Michael Cameron, a Northern Ireland civil servant. The relationship was the subject of a Press Complaints Commission complaint, which resulted in the publication of a correction and apology.[clarification needed][7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Love cheat DUP MLA Pam Lewis dumps husband". Belfast Telegraph. Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ^ "SDLP loses South Antrim seat". The Irish Times. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Pam Cameron MLA". DUP. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Antrim Council elects first female Mayor". Antrim News. 14 June 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Robinson rules out Westminster bid". Belfast Telegraph. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Stormont returns: who are the likely ministers in the new Northern Ireland Executive?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Press Complaints Commission >> Resolved complaints >> Mr Michael Cameron". Pcc.org.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2017.