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SDLP warning on parades future | |
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The SDLP has said the abolition of the Parades Commission would be 'a backward step' which could escalate tensions over future disputed parades. | The SDLP has said the abolition of the Parades Commission would be 'a backward step' which could escalate tensions over future disputed parades. |
The party will launch proposals on the issue on Monday. | |
Last year, an interim report of the Strategic Review of Parading recommended replacing the body. | Last year, an interim report of the Strategic Review of Parading recommended replacing the body. |
SDLP equality spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would campaign against the "unpicking of the Good Friday Agreement by the DUP." | SDLP equality spokesman Alex Attwood said his party would campaign against the "unpicking of the Good Friday Agreement by the DUP." |
His party colleague, Dolores Kelly MLA, added that the Parades Commission "had lost its way" and said it is at risk of "further losing the confidence of the community". | His party colleague, Dolores Kelly MLA, added that the Parades Commission "had lost its way" and said it is at risk of "further losing the confidence of the community". |
In statement she said "elements within the Orange Order think they are sitting pretty with the Parades Commission in jeopardy and giving little or nothing in dialogue with nationalist communities." | In statement she said "elements within the Orange Order think they are sitting pretty with the Parades Commission in jeopardy and giving little or nothing in dialogue with nationalist communities." |
The SDLP said it has requested a meeting with the leadership of the Orange Order to discuss the issue. | The SDLP said it has requested a meeting with the leadership of the Orange Order to discuss the issue. |
The Strategic Review of Parading, which is led by Lord Ashdown, was set up in 2007 to make recommendations about the way forward for dealing with contentious parades. | The Strategic Review of Parading, which is led by Lord Ashdown, was set up in 2007 to make recommendations about the way forward for dealing with contentious parades. |
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