He replaces Billy Hutchinson, who stepped down after losing his seat on Belfast City Council in last month's election
The Coleraine councillor replaces Billy Hutchinson, who stepped down after losing his seat on Belfast City Council in last month's local government election.Read more:Former PUP leader feared for safety during loyalist feud
In a post online, PUP said: "At the recent Progressive Unionist Party officers' meeting, Billy Hutchinson announced his decision to step down as party leader. "Councillor Watton is both well-known as well as highly respected, his willingness to speak out and challenge injustices felt by his community shows true courage and strength."
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