Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon among celebrities to sign Drumcree march letter
The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.
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"The letter speaks for itself. It came about from conversations from those of us looking on from afar."
— Kevin Rowland , Celebrity
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Adrian Dunbar is an actor best known for his role in the television series 'Line of Duty'.
Suggs is the lead singer of the British ska band Madness.
Imelda May is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her distinctive rockabilly sound.
Irvine Welsh is a Scottish author best known for his novel 'Trainspotting'.
Johnny Marr is a British musician, known for being the guitarist of The Smiths.
Ken Loach is a British film and television director known for his socially conscious films.
Kevin Rowland is the lead singer of the band Dexy's Midnight Runners, known for their hit 'Come On Eileen'.
Actress who plays Dottie Achenbach in the film I Swear.
Michelle O'Neill is the First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Mick Lynch is a trade unionist known for his leadership in workers' rights.
Noel Gallagher is a musician and songwriter, known as the guitarist and main songwriter for Oasis.
Paul Weller is a British musician known for his work with The Jam and The Style Council.
Siobhán McSweeney is an Irish actress known for her role in Derry Girls.
Susan Sarandon is an acclaimed actress and activist known for her work in film and theater.
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The letter, addressed to NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, calls on an international mediator to be appointed to find a resolution to the parade dispute.
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