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Gay Marriage

Would same-sex marriage pose a threat to "sexual complementarity"?
Equal marriage could only threaten gender roles if it magically turned everyone gay
By Nelson Jones - 04 June 16:12

The modern basis of marriage is partnership and equality rather than innate difference.

A protestor holds a rainbow flag outside the Houses of Parliament.
18 arguments made against gay marriage in the House of Lords
By Caroline Crampton - 04 June 11:10

Many in the upper house feel strongly that gay marriage legislation should not be allowed to pass. Here are a few of their reasons.

Tory opponents of the bill outnumber supporters.
Blow for Cameron as 128 Tory MPs vote against gay marriage
By George Eaton - 21 May 19:43

Tory opponents of the bill outnumber supporters as just 117 Conservative MPs vote in favour.

New Statesman
While the Tories head right, the Republicans are beginning to modernise
By Kiran Moodley - 21 May 15:07

The GOP is embracing immigration reform and is under grassroots pressure to reverse its opposition to gay marriage.

Ed Miliband advised Labour MPs to vote against the amendment.
Labour comes to Cameron's rescue as gay marriage wrecking amendment is defeated
By George Eaton - 20 May 23:21

Ed Miliband advised Labour MPs to vote against the amendment, rather than abstain, after Tory whips warned they could be defeated.

The party tables its own rival amendment.
Labour abandons support for gay marriage "wrecking" amendment
By George Eaton - 20 May 13:22

The party tables its own rival amendment to establish a consultation on introducing civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.

A protester holds up a placard at a demonstration for equal rights
Myths and realities about Equal Marriage
By Adam Wagner - 20 May 11:12

The complexity of the process should not dissuade the Government from sticking to its guns.

Equality campaigners divided over "wrecking" amendment to gay marriage bill
By George Eaton - 20 May 9:12

While some support the introduction of civil partnerships for heterosexuals, others warn of a "dark" and "cynical" attempt by Tory MPs to destroy the bill.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.
Philip Hammond taken to task over anti-gay rights record
By George Eaton - 17 May 8:50

The Defence Secretary says civil partnerships make the introduction of equal marriage unnecessary, but he didn't vote for them in 2004.

An anti-gay marriage protest in France, on January 13. Photo: Getty
Opponents of gay marriage won't face discrimination, says Equality Commission
By Nelson Jones - 14 February 16:39

The advice, given to MPs today, also refutes suggestions that unwilling clergy might be forced by human rights law to marry same-sex couples.

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