Gay Marriage: How Did Tory Leadership Contenders Vote?

Gay Marriage: How Did Tory Leadership Contenders Vote?

6.02.2013
On Tuesday more Tory MPs voted against gay marriage than in favour, leaving a question mark over how successful David Cameron's modernisation...
'Leading From The Front' Or An 'Ugly' Blow For Cameron?

'Leading From The Front' Or An 'Ugly' Blow For Cameron?

Jessica Elgot  6.02.2013
A damaging divide in the Conservative party was the focus of most newspapers' reports as MPs voted overwhelmingly to support gay marriage...
Gay MPs Hail 'Historic' Vote, Speak Of 'Personal Battles' Against Discrimination

Gay MPs Hail 'Historic' Vote, Speak Of 'Personal Battles' Against Discrimination

Ned Simons  6.02.2013
Gay MPs celebrated victory on Tuesday evening in Westminster after the Commons voted convincingly 400 to 175 to endorse same-sex marriage. Many...
Sarah Teather Among Four Lib Dems To Vote Against Gay Marriage

Sarah Teather Among Four Lib Dems To Vote Against Gay Marriage

6.02.2013
The House of Commons overwhelmingly backed gay marriage on Tuesday evening, however much attention has understandably focused on David...
Gay Marriage And The 'Modern' Conservative Party

Gay Marriage And The 'Modern' Conservative Party

Tom Moseley  5.02.2013
David Cameron was roundly applauded in 2011 when he pledged his support for same-sex marriage. Addressing his party conference in Manchester,...
MP Fears The 'Merciless Prism Of Equality'

MP Fears The 'Merciless Prism Of Equality'

Ned Simons  5.02.2013
Conservative MP Edward Leigh attacked plans to allow gay people to marry on Tuesday fearing the "merciless prism of equality", much to...
MPs Vote In Favour Of Gay Marriage, As Debate Exposes Deep Tory Divisions

MPs Vote In Favour Of Gay Marriage, As Debate Exposes Deep Tory Divisions

Ned Simons  5.02.2013
MPs have voted by 400 to 175 in favour of allowing gay marriage, however the Commons debate exposed the deep division within the Conservative...
Conservative Divisions Over Gay Marriage Laid Bare

Conservative Divisions Over Gay Marriage Laid Bare

5.02.2013
The depth of Conservative divisions over gay marriage are to be laid bare on Tuesday when David Cameron faces being deserted by more than...
Maria Miller Insists There Is 'No Pressure' On Tory MPs Over Gay Marriage

Maria Miller Insists There Is 'No Pressure' On Tory MPs Over Gay Marriage

Ned Simons  4.02.2013
On Tuesday evening MPs will vote to approve, or disapprove, of same-sex marriage. It is a historic step and many find it remarkable that...
The Tories Rebels Vowing To Fight Gay Marriage

The Tories Rebels Vowing To Fight Gay Marriage

3.02.2013
Conservative Cabinet members, junior ministers and party enforcers are among around 180 MPs poised to oppose or abstain in a vote on gay...
Mehdi's Morning Memo: Gay Marriage - The Vote

Mehdi's Morning Memo: Gay Marriage - The Vote

Mehdi Hasan  3.02.2013
The ten things you need to know on Sunday 3 February 2013... 1) GAY MARRIAGE - THE VOTE The Sunday Telegraph splashes on the impending...

Gay Marriage Plans 'Don't Go Far Enough'

2.02.2013
The Government's gay marriage proposals do not go far enough, according to a poll of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)...
Cameron Faces Revolt Over Marriage Tax Breaks

Cameron Faces Revolt Over Marriage Tax Breaks

2.02.2013
David Cameron is facing further pressure from Tory backbenchers after it was confirmed that marriage tax breaks will not be included in...
Anti-Gay Marriage Group Distributing 'Misleading' Leaflets, MPs Claim

Anti-Gay Marriage Group Distributing 'Misleading' Leaflets, MPs Claim

Ned Simons  30.01.2013
A campaign group set up to fight gay marriage has been accused of misleading voters by suggesting MPs support the campaign when they do...