DUP must look at 'bigger issue' - Newry Pride

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By Iveren McCallion

The Chair of Newry Rainbow Community says a woman who carried an anti-DUP placard in the Belfast Pride parade did so in anger.

Rory Rafferty's comments follow those of MLA Jim Wells who says it was a hate crime and wants to press charges.

The placard criticised the DUP using a four-letter word.

The assemblyman is also calling for the woman to be charged with grossly offensive behaviour and for being in contravention of Parades Commission regulations.

Rory told Q Radio's Iveren McCallion that the DUP must look at the bigger issue:

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