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4 February 2013Investigation for baker who refused to make a cake for lesbian wedding 11 A baker from Oregon who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple, and who allegedly called them "abominations unto the Lord", has come under investigation. -
4 February 2013Tory MP Rees-Mogg: ‘I take my whip from the Roman Catholic Church’ 74 Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has said that he will not be supporting the same-sex marriage bill, saying he is whipped by the Roman Catholic Church rather than the Conservatives. -
4 February 2013Ghana: Anti-gay critics say new children’s minister will ‘promote homosexuality’ 8 Ghana's new children's minister has been accused of supporting gay rights by her critics even though she denies stating that homosexuality should be legalised. -
4 February 2013Ed Miliband: Why I will be voting for same-sex marriage tomorrow 13 Labour leader Ed Miliband explains why he will be joining David Cameron and Nick Clegg in voting for same-sex marriage in the House of Commons tomorrow. -
4 February 2013Study: Straight men who watch porn are more likely to support equal marriage 23 New research suggests that the more pornography consumed by straight men, the less likely they are to be opposed to equal marriage. -
4 February 2013Tory MP Sir Peter Bottomley: Most people support same-sex marriage and it’s not a ‘big deal’ 13 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. -
4 February 2013Gaydar and Grindr remove dangerous ‘cool gene’ HIV immunity advert 11 An advert that appeared on Grindr and Gaydar and other dating sites and apps which promoted misleading advice about HIV has now been removed. -
4 February 2013Lib Dem MP to vote against same-sex marriage bill because it ‘weakens’ families 70 Liberal democrat MP John Pugh has announced that he will vote against the same-sex marriage bill. -
5 February 2013Letter: William Hague, George Osborne and Theresa May same-sex marriage ‘is the right thing to do’ 6 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. -
5 February 2013The Times: Same-sex marriage enshrines justice and will enrich the lives of many 13 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. -
5 February 2013Ed Balls: I’m really pleased David Cameron is introducing same-sex marriage and I think it’s brave 10 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. -
5 February 2013Tory MP John Whittingdale: ‘Same-sex marriage will cause distress to many’ 32 Conservative MP John Whittingdale has confirmed that he plans to vote against same-sex marriage, saying it will "cause distress to many". -
5 February 2013Equalities Minister Helen Grant: Tax breaks for married and civil partnered couples is ‘off the table for now’ 2 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. -
5 February 2013Boy Scouts of America receive 1.4 million signatures pushing for end to anti-gay policy 1 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. -
5 February 2013Comment: It’s time for a referendum on marriage- to force balding heterosexuals to divorce 21 PinkNews.co.uk founder Benjamin Cohen takes a sideways look at the calls by some MPs for a referendum on allowing same-sex couples to marry. -
5 February 2013UK: Equal marriage rally to take place at Westminster today 2 A rally will take place in Westminster later, with campaigners and MPs gathering to support and discuss today's same-sex marriage vote. -
5 February 2013Live Blog: MPs debate same-sex marriage 24 PinkNews.co.uk will be updating the website throughout the debate for same-sex marriage in the House of Commons -
5 February 2013Catholic Tory MP Conor Burns: As a gay man I don’t see how I can vote against equality 9 Conor Burns, the gay Tory MP, who previously expressed his reservations about introducing equal marriage, says he is now inclined to support the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. -
5 February 2013Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes to vote against timetable for equal marriage bill 30 The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes, has said that he will vote against the timetabling motion for the equal marriage bill in today's vote, because he thought the timetable was "rushed". -
5 February 2013Head of Christian law firm: ‘Satan is bullying the Boy Scouts into including gay members’ 37 The head of a Christian legal firm in the US has said that the reason that the Boy Scouts of America may make moves towards dropping its ban on gay scouts, volunteers and staff is "spiritual pressure" from Satan.
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Bryan Fischer says forced drowning ‘would be better’ than inclusion in the Boy Scouts4
Friend of George Michael slams car accident suicide rumours as ‘absurd’2
US: Anonymous hackers target Florida State Attorney over charges against lesbian teenager1
Nick Clegg: I am proud to fly the rainbow flag at Whitehall, and hope others will be too5
US: Lesbian teenager charged for relationship with younger girl, rejects plea deal4
Neil Patrick Harris to introduce special TV screening of Harvey Milk biopic+
Tory MP Richard Drax: The equal marriage bill is ‘intolerant legislation’29
Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights27
Lesbian drama tipped for top prize at Cannes film festival1
Blackburn Rovers footballer charged with making a homophobic gesture at Brighton fans+
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card90
Question Time: Ian Paisley Jr defends saying he was 'repulsed' by gays and lesbians45
US church blames Oklahoma tornado on gay basketball player Jason Collins59
Governor Rick Perry: 'I am greatly disappointed' that the Boy Scouts will allow gay members22
Video: Book published to teach children to pray to Jesus for gay people to turn straight34
Australia: Man who stalked footballer and talked of 'gay orgy' jailed 1- Florida: Lesbian teen expelled from school and charged over same-sex relationship23
- Comment: How God Hates Fags and its friends like Linda Harvey further gay rights27
Lib Dem MP Gordon Birtwistle defends voting against equal marriage 37
Nick Clegg and Francis Maude agree to fly rainbow flag from Cabinet Office for Pride week6
London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault141
Government considers watered down same-sex marriage bill to minimise Tory rebellion133
Tory MP Gerald Howarth: 'There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage'95
France: Far right activist commits suicide in Notre Dame following legalisation of equal marriage93-
UK: Card Factory accused of homophobia for selling offensive 'fag' birthday card90
Philip Hammond: 'No great demand for gay marriage and it's upsetting vast numbers of people'73
Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has 'f**** things up' with his equal marriage bill66-
Tory MP Sir Gerald Howarth defends 'aggressive homosexual community' equal marriage slur65
US church blames Woolwich suspected terror killing on UK acceptance of gay people63
David Cameron: Gay teenagers will stand that bit taller following equal marriage vote63
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