William Humphrey (Northern Ireland politician)

William Humphrey (born 17 October 1941, died 10 August 2022) was a Northern Irish politician who served as a Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Belfast North from 1979 to 1983.

Born in Belfast, Humphrey worked as a draughtsman before entering politics. He was a long-standing member of Belfast City Council, representing the Oldpark ward. He was a prominent figure within the Ulster Unionist Party in Belfast, known for his strong unionist views and his focus on local issues.

Humphrey gained the Belfast North parliamentary seat from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in the 1979 general election, defeating incumbent John McQuade. During his time in Westminster, he was known for his contributions to debates on Northern Ireland matters and for representing the interests of his constituents.

In the 1983 general election, Humphrey lost his seat to Cecil Walker of the DUP. Following his defeat, he remained active in local politics. Although he contested various elections for Belfast City Council and the Northern Ireland Assembly in later years, he was not successful in regaining a seat.

Humphrey was a member of the Orange Order and actively involved in loyalist community events. His political career reflected the complexities and divisions within Northern Ireland during a period of significant social and political upheaval. His death in 2022 was marked by tributes from across the political spectrum.