Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for compromise over Drumcree dispute

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Sept, 00:02 · Archive

The Northern Ireland Secretary is urging compromise to resolve a parading stand-off in Portadown.

The Northern Ireland Secretary has appealed for calm and urged political and community leaders to reach compromise to resolve tensions over a parading dispute in Portadown. He said a solution is 'tangilisingly just a bit far away' and emphasised that retaining powersharing is the most important consideration, noting the tensions threaten investment in the region.

How it is being reported

• NI Secretary seeking solution to Drumcree dispute 'through the mist'News Letter · 28 Sept, 20:59
• Drumcree dispute: NI Secretary seeking solution to Drumcree dispute ‘through the mist’Belfast Live · 28 Sept, 19:31
• Letter: Drumcree standoff between residents and Orange Order is a reminder of the fragile nature of the Northern Ireland peace processNews Letter · 28 Sept, 17:37
• 'The truth is everybody has to double down on compromise': Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm amid Drumcree stand-offNews Letter · 27 Sept, 22:08

In this story: Northern Ireland Secretary · Portadown · Drumcree

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