She criticized the 'sea border' created by post-Brexit arrangements, describing it as a division within the UK that unionists cannot accept because it disrupts trade, identity, and their emotional and political ties to the UK.

Little-Pengelly highlighted that the sea border undermines unity within the UK and is a divisive element that threatens the integrity of the union.

She described the Orange Order as a vital unifier and called for a proactive approach to unionism, emphasizing that unity among unionist parties and recognizing their collective talents are essential for strength.

The deputy First Minister urged unionist political parties to unite in addressing shared challenges and to bolster their collective identity to maintain the union.

Little-Pengelly addressed concerns from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) regarding post-Brexit trading arrangements, noting that the Windsor Framework imposes checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Despite the DUP's agreement to the 2024 Safeguarding the Union command paper, which allowed the return of Stormont's powersharing, they claim their concerns about post-Brexit trade conditions remain unresolved.

The UK Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring unfettered internal trade within Northern Ireland, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling this promise for the benefit of its people.

Emma Little-Pengelly, Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister, stressed during an Orange Order parade in Lisburn that the UK Government must restore free trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

Little-Pengelly also endorsed a strong and confident unionism, asserting that the UK government needs to deliver on its promise to restore unfettered trade to support unionist interests.