Orange Order urges ‘PM in waiting’ Burnham to address ‘challenges to the Union’
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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The Orange Order has called on Labour leader Andy Burnham to take decisive action on Union-related issues, expressing concerns about the current political landscape in Northern Ireland. Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson highlighted the apparent ineffectiveness of Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, describing his administration as detached and largely absent from addressing critical challenges facing the region. The organization emphasizes the need for stronger leadership commitment to constitutional matters affecting the Union.
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