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5 May 2014 / Comments Off on Tories block UK from signing gay rights treaty

Tories block UK from signing gay rights treaty

Government minister refuses to allow Lib Dem colleague from signing declaration in support of equal rights, for fear of upsetting Tory Party members Continue reading

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29 March 2014 / Comments Off on In pictures: People celebrate equal marriage across England & Wales

In pictures: People celebrate equal marriage across England & Wales

Gay and lesbian people across England and Wales were able to get legally married from the stroke of midnight. We bring you some of the the best pictures. Continue reading

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27 March 2014 / Comments Off on Whitehall to fly rainbow flags to celebrate equal marriage

Whitehall to fly rainbow flags to celebrate equal marriage

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has said that two Government departments in London will fly a rainbow flag to celebrate the first gay marriages. The Office for National Statistics in Newport, South Wales had previous flown the rainbow flag as … Continue reading

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18 January 2014 / Comments Off on UKIP councillor: Floods are God’s revenge for gay marriage

UKIP councillor: Floods are God’s revenge for gay marriage

UKIP councillor David Silvester says that floods are God’s revenge for gay marriage. Continue reading

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10 December 2013 / Comments Off on Equal marriage: government sets the date for first ceremonies

Equal marriage: government sets the date for first ceremonies

Same-sex couples in England and Wales will be able to marry from 29 March 2014. Continue reading

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8 November 2013 / Comments Off on Croatia to vote on banning equal marriage

Croatia to vote on banning equal marriage

Croatia will ask people to agree that marriage is between a man and a woman – and amend the constitution accordingly. Continue reading

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7 November 2013 / Comments Off on European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European court rules heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal

European Court says heterosexual-only civil partnerships illegal – but also says no asylum for gay refugees in fear of imprisonment Continue reading

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31 October 2013 / 1 comment

Hawaii approves same sex marriage

Hawaii has overwhelmingly approved same sex marriage, making it the 15th state where gay and lesbian people can get married. Continue reading

22 October 2013 / Comments Off on Australian PM seeks to overturn equal marriage

Australian PM seeks to overturn equal marriage

Australian state of ACT (Australian Capital Territory) legalises same sex marriage, and defies a threat by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to overturn the law. Continue reading

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3 October 2013 / Comments Off on David Cameron: ‘I made a terrible mistake on gay marriage’

David Cameron: ‘I made a terrible mistake on gay marriage’

Prime Minister David Cameron doesn’t regret that he pushed for gay marriage – but he regrets the way he did it. Continue reading

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