Matthew Patrick

Matthew Patrick

Labour — Wirral West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026

Debate

Police Service of Northern Ireland Training College

Contribution

I hear the right hon. Gentleman’s comments. Securing locally agreed arrangements for managing parades in Northern Ireland is the best option for sustainable, long-term reform. The UK Government are committed to continuing to work with local parties and others to secure the restoration of those institutions. Until such time as alternative, locally agreed arrangements are forthcoming, the Parades Commission remains the only legally constituted body that can adjudicate contentious parades in Northern Ireland. Ensuring that communities in Northern Ireland can peacefully celebrate and demonstrate their culture in an environment of respect and tolerance is of the utmost importance. I will draw my remarks to a conclusion.

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