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7 May 2013Nigel Evans: ‘I’m overwhelmed’ by the support from my colleagues + The Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, the openly gay Conservative MP Nigel Evans says he is "overwhelmed" by the support he has received since being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. -
7 May 2013UK: Same-sex marriage supporting MPs selected for Queen’s Speech Loyal Address 3 Two pro-marriage equality MPs have been selected for the Loyal Address during proceedings for tomorrow’s Queen’s Speech. -
5 May 2013Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans bailed following arrest over male rape allegations + The Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, the openly gay Conservative MP Nigel Evans, has been bailed following his arrest on suspicion of the rape of one man and the sexual assault of another. -
25 April 2013Peter Tatchell: ‘Lobby the Lords for marriage equality’ 29 “The biggest uncertainty facing the same-sex marriage bill is how the House of Lords will vote,” Peter Tatchell has warned. -
12 April 2013Green MP Caroline Lucas: ‘People in Brighton remember Thatcher’s opposition to gay rights’ 22 Green MP Caroline Lucas has cited Margaret Thatcher’s opposition to gay rights as one of the reasons for abstaining from Wednesday’s Commons debate. -
10 April 2013Ed Miliband: Gay people were left ‘stigmatised’ by Margaret Thatcher’s Section 28 20 Ed Miliband has joined his political rivals in paying tribute to Margaret Thatcher, but says her support for Section 28 caused gay people to be “stigmatised”. -
25 March 2013UK: Backbench Tories call for same-sex marriage referendum 54 It's emerged that earlier this month Conservative MPs Tim Loughton and David Burrowes called for a same-sex marriage referendum to be held on the same day as the 2015 general election. -
17 March 2013Westminster chapel could host equal marriage ceremonies 7 A chapel within the Palace of Westminster may be changed in order to allow equal marriage ceremonies, as part of a proposal by Labour MP Chris Bryant. -
11 March 2013The Saturdays: We can’t believe getting equal marriage for the UK has taken so long 3 The Saturdays have spoken of their delight that the UK is heading nearer towards equal marriage. -
20 February 2013Registrars should not have to marry gay couples says Tory MP David Burrowes 76 Tory MP David Burrowes, who last week accused PinkNews of “fomenting hostility” against the opponents of equal marriage, also believes registrars should not have to marry gay couples. -
13 February 2013Comment: Reflections on speaking out for equal marriage before a committee of MPs tasked with changing the law 27 PinkNews and Out4Marriage founder Benjamin Cohen, reflects on giving evidence at the Public Bills Committee for equal marriage. -
12 February 2013UK: Same-sex marriage bill to face scrutiny from Commons committee by MPs with mixed views on equality 24 The Public Bill Committee of the House of Commons – made up of MPs who both have spoken against and in favour of LGBT equality – begins the task of scrutinising the government’s equal marriage bill this afternoon. -
7 February 2013Gordon Brown’s spokesman reveals why he didn’t take part in same-sex marriage vote 25 A spokesman for Gordon Brown has exclusively explained to PinkNews.co.uk why the Labour MP and former PM was not present in the Commons for Tuesday’s vote of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples Bill). -
6 February 2013Analysis: What next for the same-sex marriage bill? 24 With LGBT campaigners celebrating Tuesday’s historic vote by MPs – it’s important to remember that there is still a fair way to go before equal marriage is signed into law for England and Wales. -
5 February 2013MPs vote 400 to 175 to pass same-sex marriage bill 120 MPs have voted for the government's Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - following an afternoon of heated debate in the House of Commons. -
5 February 2013Lib Dem Deputy Leader Simon Hughes criticises the Government over same-sex marriage plans 17 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." -
5 February 2013Culture Secretary Maria Miller: Parliament should value people equally in the law and marriage is for everyone 4 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. -
5 February 2013Same-sex marriage vote debate begins 5 MPs are debating the second reading of the government's Marriage (Same Sex Couples Bill) - with Culture Secretary and Minister for Equalities Maria Miller opening the debate. -
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 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.
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