England
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21 May 2013MPs to debate humanist marriage ceremonies 13 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. -
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. -
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 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 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 2013Exclusive: Government ‘relaxed’ on immediate review on the future of civil partnerships 6 A senior Government source has told PinkNews.co.uk that the Equalities Minister Maria Miller is "relaxed" on an immediate review on opposite sex civil partnerships. -
20 May 2013Stonewall shocked by violent homophobic south London attack 3 Stonewall has described a violent attack on a gay couple in south London as “shocking”. -
20 May 2013Labour table civil partnership Manuscript Amendment in order to ‘rescue’ same-sex marriage bill 17 Labour has launched a bid to protect the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, amid fears that a "wrecking amendment" extending civil partnerships to heterosexual couples could stall the legislation. -
20 May 2013Nick Clegg: ‘I will make sure the same-sex marriage bill doesn’t get hijacked by those with ulterior motives’ 21 Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says he will not allow Tory opponents to succeed in wrecking the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. -
20 May 2013Lib Dem MP Stephen Gilbert: ‘Equal marriage is now a litmus test for David Cameron’ 5 Writing exclusively for PinkNews.co.uk, Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Gilbert says today’s start of the third reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is a huge test for David Cameron. -
20 May 2013Gay Tory MP Crispin Blunt: ‘David Cameron is going through a fire with his colleagues in order to deliver equal marriage’ 5 In an exclusive interview with PinkNews.co.uk, Conservative MP Crispin Blunt, says David Cameron has shown “fantastic leadership” on equal marriage. -
20 May 2013Maria Miller: Civil partnership amendment could delay same-sex marriage bill by two years 26 Culture Secretary Maria Miller has warned that a proposed backbench amendment on civil partnerships for heterosexuals could dramatically delay implementation of the same-sex marriage bill. -
19 May 2013London: Gay couple threatened with death in violent late night homophobic assault 141 The Metropolitan Police Service is investigating a vicious homophobic attack on a gay couple in south London, with one of the attackers saying “stay down faggot.” -
17 May 2013National AIDS Trust: ‘Passing equal marriage will help in the fight against the UK’s HIV epidemic’ 5 The National AIDS Trust is repeating its call to legalise equal marriage “as an important step to challenging the homophobia which fuels the UK's HIV epidemic”. -
17 May 2013Downing Street rejects same-sex marriage criticism from Philip Hammond 22 A spokesman for David Cameron has rejected claims made by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond that too much parliamentary time is being spent on equal marriage. -
17 May 2013George Michael suffers minor injuries in motorway car crash 8 George Michael is being treated for cuts and bruises following a rush-hour crash on the M1 motorway. -
17 May 2013Peter Tatchell: ‘Civil partnership review unnecessary’ 18 A government review on civil partnerships, which could take place in five years time, is “unnecessary”, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said. -
17 May 2013Philip Hammond: ‘No great demand for gay marriage and it’s upsetting vast numbers of people’ 73 Defence Secretary Philip Hammond says Downing Street should not focus its efforts on equal marriage. -
17 May 2013Comment: The legacy of Lord Wolfenden who helped decriminalise homosexuality 10 Writing for PinkNews.co.uk on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Sir David Bell reminds us about the legacy of Lord Wolfenden who helped decriminalise homosexuality in Britain. -
16 May 2013Government to consider abolishing civil partnerships or opening up to straight couples 68 Culture Secretary Maria Miller says a future government plans to review civil partnerships from 2018 – which could mean possibly extending them to heterosexuals – or abolishing them.
