Orange Order yet to agree to talks

The Orange Order in Portadown has yet to decide if it will accept an invitation to participate in next week's series of "intensive…

The Orange Order in Portadown has yet to decide if it will accept an invitation to participate in next week's series of "intensive talks" aimed at breaking the deadlock on the Drumcree parade.

The order's press officer in Portadown, Mr David Jones, last night said the decision would be made by the entire membership of the Portadown District Orange District.

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