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May 21, 2013

Boris Johnson, Martina Navratilova and Clare Balding to take part in Pride London festival

Organisers of this year’s Pride in London have confirmed that the event will go ahead, with London Mayor Boris Johnson hosting a special Gala dinner at Claridge’s on 25 June.

May 21, 2013

MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is to receive a third and final Commons reading later today, with MPs set to vote on an amendment concerning humanist marriage ceremonies.

May 21, 2013

Live blog: MPs debate and vote on same-sex marriage in England and Wales

PinkNews brings you all of the key developments in the debates and votes on same-sex marriage equality in England and Wales

May 21, 2013

Manager: Fined and suspended mixed martial arts fighter ‘doesn’t feel remorse’ for homophobic tweet

The manager of a mixed martial arts fighter who was fined $20,000 and suspended for three months for a tweet in which he referred to a fellow fighter as a "fag", has said he is not remorseful for the slur.

May 21, 2013

Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track

Minister for Equalities, Maria Miller and her opposite numbers Kate Green and Yvette Cooper were able to reach a compromise on a review on the future of civil partnerships. This meant that MPs were convinced not to back a so called 'wrecking amendment' to introduce straight civil partnerships.

May 20, 2013

MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review

After a day of confusion that threatened to disrupt the passage of the introduction of same-sex marriage, MPs have voted against the introduction of opposite sex civil partnerships.

May 20, 2013

MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships

After a day of confusion that threatened to disrupt the passage of the introduction of same-sex marriage, MPs have voted to hold an immediate review on the future of civil partnerships.

May 20, 2013

Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review

Confirming what a senior source in her department had told PinkNews.co.uk earlier, the Minister for Equalities Maria Miller has told the House of Commons that she will accept Labour's manuscript amendment on civil partnerships.

May 20, 2013

MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs

An amendment proposed by Conservative MP Edward Leigh, a staunch equal marriage opponent, to amend the Equality Act in order to provide further legal protections for those who disagree with allowing gay couples to marry has been defeated by the House of Commons.

May 20, 2013

Tory MP Gerald Howarth: ‘There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage’

Former Conservative defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth has warned of the dangers of the "aggressive homosexual community".