Politics
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21 May 2013Boris Johnson calls on Tories to unite and for the government to ‘get on with legalising equal marriage’ 9 Boris Johnson has called on the government to get the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill signed into law as soon as possible. -
21 May 2013Norman Tebbit: David Cameron has ‘f**** things up’ with his equal marriage bill 63 Lord Tebbit has launched a foul-mouthed attack on David Cameron, claiming the prime minister has “fucked things up” over the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill -
21 May 2013Boris Johnson, Martina Navratilova and Clare Balding to take part in Pride London festival 2 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. -
21 May 2013MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies 12 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. -
21 May 2013Live 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 -
21 May 2013Coalition deal with Labour on straight civil partnerships keeps same-sex marriage bill on track 16 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. -
20 May 2013MPs reject proposal to introduce straight civil partnerships without a full review 12 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.
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20 May 2013MPs vote overwhelmingly to hold a speedy review on the future of civil partnerships 8 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. -
20 May 2013Maria Miller: I am happy to accept Labour’s amendment on a speedy civil partnerships review 7 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. -
20 May 2013MPs reject legal protection for religious anti-gay equality beliefs 15 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. -
20 May 2013Tory MP Gerald Howarth: ‘There are plenty in the aggressive homosexual community who want more than just same-sex marriage’ 94 Former Conservative defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth has warned of the dangers of the "aggressive homosexual community". -
20 May 2013Amendment to allow civil registrars to opt-out of same-sex marriages defeated by MPs 29 An amendment to the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill tabled by Conservative MP David Burrowes, urging for registrars to be allowed to opt out of performing marriages for gay couples, has been defeated by the House of Commons. -
20 May 2013Church of Scotland votes to allow ordaining ministers in same-sex relationships 13 The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has passed a motion to allow the ordination and appointment of ministers in same-sex relationships. -
20 May 2013Comment: Say no to same-sex bill marriage amendments, Mr Cameron 3 The amendments to the same-sex marriage bill are demeaning to LGBT people. -
20 May 2013Lib Dem MPs encouraged to vote for Labour amendment to equal marriage bill + Liberal Democrat MPs are being encouraged to vote in favour of a Manuscript Amendment to the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, which would start an immediate consultation on civil partnerships for straight couples. -
20 May 2013Video: President Obama tells all-male college ‘Be the best husband to your boyfriend’ 7 US President Barack Obama delivered a highly inclusive commencement address to students graduating from the all-male Morehouse College this weekend. -
20 May 2013Gay Tory MP Nick Herbert: MPs should vote for Labour amendment to equal marriage bill 3 Conservative MP Nick Herber has circulated an email urging MPs to vote in favour of a Manuscript Amendment to the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, which would start an immediate consultation on civil partnerships for straight couples. -
20 May 2013Czech President Milos Zeman criticised for homophobic snub of gay academic 8 The president of the Czech Republic has been criticised over claims he refused to honour an academic with a title because the man in question is also a gay rights activist. -
20 May 2013Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd reverses anti-marriage equality stance 16 The former Prime Minister of Australia and self-described 'god-botherer', Kevin Rudd, has stated that after a "re-think" on same-sex marriage he has decided to support it, reversing his previous staunch opposition. -
20 May 2013Human Rights Watch urges Zambia to drop charges in sodomy case + The Human Rights Watch has urged authorities in Zambia to release two men who were arrested and charged on allegations of sodomy earlier in May.
