Drumcree poll finds narrow majority backs Chris Bryant’s parade ban
A More in Common survey found support for the Northern Ireland secretary’s intervention, alongside sharp divisions over the Orange Order march and broad concern about violence.
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A More in Common survey found support for the Northern Ireland secretary’s intervention, alongside sharp divisions over the Orange Order march and broad concern about violence.
Thousands gathered for a support parade on 24 October, while a separate dispute over the Orange Order’s blocked Garvaghy Road procession awaits a High Court ruling.
IllustrationLawyers in Belfast set out the police assessment of possible gunfire and petrol bombs if officers cleared protesters, as the Orange Order challenged the parade ban.
A Belfast hearing is expected after Chris Bryant halted the Garvaghy Road procession, citing police advice about unacceptable risks from forcing it through.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant says proposed compromises failed to resolve the Garvaghy Road dispute. Residents and the Orange Order remain divided over the march.
IllustrationThe Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition says it will accept a document drawn up by the Northern Ireland secretary’s team if the Orange Order accepts it. Its terms remain...