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dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 04:57 PM Feb 2013

Gay marriage: MPs back legislation

MPs have approved same-sex marriage in England and Wales in a key Commons vote, despite the opposition of dozens of Conservative MPs.

The Commons voted in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, by 400 to 175, a majority of 225, at the end of a full day's debate on the bill.

Prime Minister David Cameron has described the move as "an important step forward" that strengthens society.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21346220

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Gay marriage: MPs back legislation (Original Post) dipsydoodle Feb 2013 OP
Very good news Smilo Feb 2013 #1
In ten years time people will wonder why this was controversial non sociopath skin Feb 2013 #2
Practically the ONLY thing I agree with Cameron about... LeftishBrit Feb 2013 #3

Smilo

(1,944 posts)
1. Very good news
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 05:53 PM
Feb 2013

congrats to all those who are waiting to be married.

There should be no barrier to those who love each other wanting to marry.

non sociopath skin

(4,972 posts)
2. In ten years time people will wonder why this was controversial
Tue Feb 5, 2013, 06:51 PM
Feb 2013

The Right are always at least a decade behind everyone else.

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