The Independent
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5 February 2013MPs complain of ‘vitriolic’ abuse from anti and pro-equal marriage supporters 6 MPs have remarked on the "deeply unpleasant" nature of emails they have received over same-sex marriage, with one anonymous MP claiming some have decided to vote in favour because of the "appalling" opposition fervor. -
26 December 2012Poll: Majority of public want Church of England to hold same-sex weddings 31 A new poll has found that the majority of the people in England and Wales wish for the Church of England to be able to conduct same-sex marriages. -
22 August 2012Vicar returns to parish and vows celibacy after being attacked by his lover 18 A gay vicar who was scarred after being attacked by his lover has returned to work in his parish, vowing celibacy. -
13 August 2012Nick Clegg says churches should not face equal marriage ban 20 Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is set to open the channels to allow the UK Government's plans for marriage equality to extend to ceremonies in churches and other religious institutions. -
21 December 2009Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw criticised for Sri Lankan Christmas holiday 33 The Independent on Sunday reports that human rights campaigners have questioned whether openly gay culture secretary Ben Bradshaw should have decided to hold his Christmas holiday on the island of Sri Lanka.
