Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree parade

Portadown Orangemen seek to add PSNI chief constable to judicial review over decision to revoke permission for march on Garvaghy Road

He said he took his decision “in the best interests of peace”, adding he had been advised by PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher that allowing the procession to go ahead could lead to serious injury, disorder and wider unrest

Lady Justice Denise McBride said she appreciated it is an important case, and while she believes it has urgency, it was 'not an emergency'

After contentious fortnight, Northern secretary ruled on Friday it was not in public interest for march to take place

The Orange Order is calling for urgent meetings after the Northern Ireland secretary banned the Drumcree parade.

The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

Sir Chris explained that an agreement could not be reached between the Orange Order and local nationalist residents on Portadown’s Garvaghy Road

Prospect of contentious Orange Order march through Garvaghy Road in Portadown has led to a nearly two-week standoff The Northern Ireland secretary of state has banned the Drumcree parade after a 13-day impasse between the Orange Order and nationalists. Chris Bryant announced on…

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he is to ban the Drumcree parade.