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Hilary Benn told BBC News NI the signs were about "respecting and celebrating" all of the traditions, adding that there were "so many more important things than having an argument about signs".

Benn was responding to the political row over a move by the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to approve £150,000 for the Irish language signage.

Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster, Benn said he didn't "understand what the fuss is about, because this is about respecting and celebrating all of the traditions".

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has defended the government's plan, insisting that the way the benefits system currently works is "unsustainable".

Organisers of the march and rally said it was to put pressure on the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to do more to ensure the stadium is rebuilt.