Eighteen main Orange Order demonstrations are taking place across Northern Ireland.
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been challenged to “listen to the voice of unionism” as Twelfth of July parades take place across Northern Ireland.
An agreement had been made in 2016 that the lodge would walk the full route on the morning of July 12, and there would be no protest by nearby nationalist residents, but not complete the return parade in the evening. “I trust everyone involved – the participants, supporters, onlookers and traders – have had a wonderful day. Whether you attended your first Twelfth or have been attending for many years, there is no doubting that this is a very special event indeed,” he said.
He said: “There will without doubt be decisions we don’t like, times we will clash with their thinking, but they cannot be any worse than the Conservatives who not only failed to strengthen the Union, but damaged the Union, who failed to deliver meaningful celebrations to mark the Centenary of Northern Ireland; who failed to deliver Brexit for all of the UK; who failed to deliver on many promises made.
“Honour the promises the Tories failed to keep, promises which you indicated you would keep when in power.” Delivering his speech, he said: “One of the most encouraging aspects of the last 12 months has been the resurgence in the junior Orange movement.“This year already they have formed six new lodges.“I also recognise that the junior girls movement is experiencing an increase in membership, with new lodges formed and new members joining existing lodges.
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