Unionists may rethink after Orde appointment

Unionists may have to rethink whether they will take part in future selection panels for top posts in Northern Ireland’s police service after the appointment of Huge Orde as Chief Constable, it was claimed today.

Ulster Unionist Police Board member Fred Cobain, who resisted the Metropolitan Police officer’s appointment on the grounds that none of the candidates for the Chief Constable’s job was qualified, said party colleagues needed to ensure there was a proper balance in future interview panels.