The 43 stars, actors and musicians calling for action on Garvaghy Road

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IN an open letter to the Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant, 43 signatories are warning that "we cannot afford to step backward" and are calling for an international mediator to resolve the Garvaghy Road dispute.

Members of the Portadown District of the Orange Order remain at Drumcree Church, demanding to be allowed to begin their parade.