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February 5, 2013

Boy Scouts of America receive 1.4 million signatures pushing for end to anti-gay policy

A rally delivered a petition with 1.4 million signatures pushing for the Boy Scouts of America to drop its ban on gay members, volunteers and staff, on Monday.

February 5, 2013

Equalities Minister Helen Grant: Tax breaks for married and civil partnered couples is ‘off the table for now’

Conservative Equalities Minister Helen Grant says the government will not be offering tax breaks to married and civil partnered couples in next month’s Budget.

February 5, 2013

Tory MP John Whittingdale: ‘Same-sex marriage will cause distress to many’

Conservative MP John Whittingdale has confirmed that he plans to vote against same-sex marriage, saying it will "cause distress to many".

February 5, 2013

Ed Balls: I’m really pleased David Cameron is introducing same-sex marriage and I think it’s brave

Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has praised Prime Minister David Cameron’s commitment to equal marriage, ahead of today’s vote by MPs on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

February 5, 2013

The Times: Same-sex marriage enshrines justice and will enrich the lives of many

The Times, the paper of record in the United Kingdom and on the breakfast table of most MPs this morning, has published another editorial in favour of same-sex marriage.

February 5, 2013

Letter: William Hague, George Osborne and Theresa May same-sex marriage ‘is the right thing to do’

In a letter to the Daily Telegraph, but in reality a letter to fellow Tory MPs, three of the most senior Conservative ministers have pleaded with their colleagues to back same-sex marriage.

February 4, 2013

Lib Dem MP to vote against same-sex marriage bill because it ‘weakens’ families

Liberal democrat MP John Pugh has announced that he will vote against the same-sex marriage bill.

February 4, 2013

Gaydar and Grindr remove dangerous ‘cool gene’ HIV immunity advert

An advert that appeared on Grindr and Gaydar and other dating sites and apps which promoted misleading advice about HIV has now been removed.

February 4, 2013

Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley: Most people support same-sex marriage and it’s not a ‘big deal’

Conservative MP Sir Peter Bottomley has given a robust defence of David Cameron’s support for same-sex marriage and says the media’s interest in sex has “overblown” the debate.

February 4, 2013

Study: Straight men who watch porn are more likely to support equal marriage

New research suggests that the more pornography consumed by straight men, the less likely they are to be opposed to equal marriage.