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NI Secretary to hold talks after protesters block Orange Order parade
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- Sep 28, 2026, 9:42 AM UTC
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
The secretary of state for Northern Ireland, also referred to as Northern Ireland secretary or SoSNI, is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with overall responsibility for the Northern Ireland Office. The officeholder is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. The incumbent is Chris Bryant who took office on 20 July 2026.
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Orange Order
Protestant fraternal order based in Northern Ireland
The Loyal Orange Institution, commonly known as the Orange Order, is an international Protestant fraternal order based in Northern Ireland and primarily associated with Ulster Protestants. Due to the spread and outreach of Orangeism, there are lodges around the world, with lodges in England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and the United States, as well as in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, including West Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Historically, Orange lodges have existed in mainland Europe, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Asia.
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