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The first part of the parade was followed by a series of speeches, mainly from members of the Orange Order.<\/p>\n
Lockhart was the only politician to take to the stage, where she repeated her challenge to the DUP leadership: “Profound consequences must mean profound consequences. Michelle O’Neill must go.<\/p>\n
“That’s where I stand, and this lady is not for turning.”<\/p>\n
Portadown District Master Nigel Dawson warned politicians that they could face consequences at the next election over the Drumcree dispute.<\/p>\n
“Politicians need to remember that we put them into office and we can take them out of office,” he said.<\/p>\n
He added that the Orange Order had won the right “to return home via our traditional route and Portadown District intends to exercise that right on a date and time of our choosing, and if necessary, without further recourse”.<\/p>\n
Orange Order Deputy District Master Alistair Power said Drumcree must not be allowed to divide unionism.<\/p>\n
“It should not be used by parties to attack each other publicly over differences of opinion,” he added. “We need to stand united.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n