DUP leader says party will stay in government over parade crisis

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 04:30 · Archive

The DUP will not leave the Northern Ireland executive over a dispute surrounding a Portadown parade, its leader Gavin Robinson says.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has stated that the party will not exit the Northern Ireland executive over the Drumcree crisis, despite pressure from other unionists and what he characterises as 'goading' by Sinn Féin. He said the framework governing parading and protests in Northern Ireland 'lies in tatters' following the reversal of a parade determination by Sir Chris Bryant.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued interview letters to Sinn Féin politicians and others in connection with a protest on Garvaghy Road. Robinson has called for 'lawbreakers' to be dealt with, emphasising the need for action against those who break the law in relation to the parade dispute.

How it is being reported

• Drumcree: DUP leader Gavin Robinson says framework for parading and protests 'lies in tatters'DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the framework for parading and protests in Northern Ireland “lies in tatters” following the reversal of the Drumcree determination by Sir Chris Bryant.News Letter · 9 Oct, 21:50
• Drumcree: DUP leader says party will not be exiting government over Garvaghy Road crisisDUP leader Gavin Robinson says the party will not be walking away from Stormont over the Drumcree crisis - despite pressure from other unionists and ‘goading’ by Sinn Fein.News Letter · 9 Oct, 18:04
• Drumcree: DUP leader says party will not be exiting government over Garvaghy Road crisisDUP leader Gavin Robinson says the party will not be walking away from Stormont over the Drumcree crisis - despite pressure from other unionists and ‘goading’ by Sinn Fein.News Letter · 9 Oct, 17:01
• DUP leader Gavin Robinson says ‘lawbreakers need to be dealt with’ as PSNI issues interview letters in Portadown parade probeBelfast Telegraph · 8 Oct, 16:00
• Sinn Fein politicians and Gerry Carroll receive PSNI interview letters after Garvaghy protest as DUP leader Gavin Robinson says ‘lawbreakers need to be dealt with’Belfast Telegraph · 8 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Gavin Robinson · DUP · Sinn Féin · Police Service of Northern Ireland · Portadown · Garvaghy Road · Drumcree · Sir Chris Bryant

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