Billy Hutchinson: podcast appearances and interviews

Billy Hutchinson, born in December 1955, is a Northern Irish community services supervisor affiliated with the Colson Educators Program. He has been active in various roles within the community sector, focusing on youth and educational initiatives. Hutchinson's background includes a history of political activism and involvement with loyalist organizations, notably his association with the Ulster Volunteer Force and the founding of their youth wing, the Young Citizen Volunteers. He served as a Belfast City Councillor, representing the Oldpark area from 1997 to 2005 and later representing Court from 2014 to 2023. Additionally, he was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast North from 1998 to 2003. Hutchinson also held leadership positions within the Progressive Unionist Party, serving as its leader from 2011 until 2023 and currently holds the position of party president. His career reflects a blend of community engagement, political activity, and leadership roles in multiple organizations.