It's within DUP's gift to remove O'Neill as first minister, says Lockhart
Tensions in Northern Ireland have flared following a ban on a controversial parade, with DUP politicians calling for the resignation of First Minister Michelle O'Neill. The dispute highlights deep-seated political divisions regarding law enforcement and community protests.
Why it matters
Illustrates the fragile nature of power-sharing in Northern Ireland and the ongoing friction between unionist and nationalist factions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Darran Marshall BBC News NI PA Media O'Neill previously dismissed a call from the DUP to resign over her role in protests against the Drumcree parade A DUP MP says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests and says it "cannot be business as usual" at Stormont.
Carla Lockhart said the DUP has it "within its gift to remove" O'Neill as Northern Ireland's first minister.
On Friday, the secretary of state banned the Portadown District Lodge from marching down the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road . His decision was welcomed by nationalist politicians but unionists have criticised the move.
O'Neill is one of a number of Sinn Féin politicians who have confirmed they received letters from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigating protests over the Drumcree parading dispute.
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