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February 5, 2013

Edward Leigh MP attacks gender reassignment in condemning equal marriage ‘revolution’

Conservative MP, Edward Leigh, has come under heavy criticism for a speech he made at today's House of Commons debate around the equal marriage bill during which he attacked the Gender Recognition Act, and criticised efforts towards equality.

February 5, 2013

Gay Tory MP Mike Freer: ‘I’m simply asking for equal treatment’

Conservative MP Mike Freer has received warm praise on Twitter for delivering a heartfelt speech in support of marriage equality in the House of Commons.

February 5, 2013

Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes criticises the Government over same-sex marriage plans

Speaking at the debate around the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill in the House of Commons today, the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes called for the government to "proceed slowly" with the bill to attain the "maximum consensus."

February 5, 2013

Margot James MP: Coalition for Marriage and churches have deliberately misled on equal marriage

Margot James, the first openly gay woman in the Conservative Party, said she thought her party needed to keep progressing or they would end up like the American Republican Party.

February 5, 2013

Green MP Caroline Lucas: Today is a momentous moment for marriage equality

Green MP Caroline Lucas has described today’s debate and pending vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples Bill) as a historic occasion.

February 5, 2013

MPs complain of ‘vitriolic’ abuse from anti and pro-equal marriage supporters

MPs have remarked on the "deeply unpleasant" nature of emails they have received over same-sex marriage, with one anonymous MP claiming some have decided to vote in favour because of the "appalling" opposition fervor.

February 5, 2013

Kent MP Sir Roger Gale: ‘Why not allow incest as part of equal marriage plans?’

Speaking at the House of Commons debate around equal marriage today, a Kent MP questioned why, if the government were to allow equal marriage for gay couples, it did not allow incestuous marriages.

February 5, 2013

Culture Secretary Maria Miller: Parliament should value people equally in the law and marriage is for everyone

All couples who enter into a lifelong commitment should be able to call their relationship marriage, Culture Secretary and Minister for Equalities, Maria Miller, has told MPs.

February 5, 2013

Italy: Gay Governor of Puglia scared to go out alone at night in Rome

The gay governor of Italy's Puglia region, Nichi Vendola, has said that he is afraid to go out alone at night in Rome.

February 5, 2013

Yvette Cooper: Parliament has the chance today to support loving gay couples

Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has given a robust defence of the government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill – ahead of this evening’s vote.