Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of becoming so distracted by the need to control dissent within his divided and "backward-looking" party that he...

Conservative MP Gary Streeter has attacked "swivel-eyed" eurosceptic Tory MPs for being willing to sacrifice the election in pursuit of their goal of ...

As a supporter of secularism, I am willing to accept same-sex weddings in a state-sanctioned register office, on grounds of equity. As a believer in Islam, however, I insist that no mosque be forced to hold one against its wishes.

The fear that the gay may marriage bill could be derailed by a backbench Tory "wrecking" amendment appears to have been lifted after the Labour Party ...

There is no doubt about the fundamental value that we place upon marriage and its role at the heart of our society. Marriage embodies the principles of love, loyalty and commitment - all vital components of a strong society. And it is those principles that we are championing through the Equal Marriage Bill which continues its journey through Parliament tonight.

I believe that everyone should be equal in the eyes of the law, and that the lifelong commitment people make to each other when they make their marriage vows means something profound to them, and benefits society as a whole. I believe that these vows have great significance to the couples taking them regardless of their sex or sexuality.

Tory MPs are engaged in a "dark" and "cynical" move to wreck the gay marriage bill equality campaigners have warned, as the government prepares to los...

MPs and people watching in the gallery of New Zealand's parliament broke into spontaneous song on Wednesday, following the passage of historic gay mar...

Many young Republicans including 'Log Cabin Republicans' (a gay and lesbian Republican affiliated group) are pushing their party from within to drop their intolerant views. Unlike this week's vote in the UK parliament, the recognition of gay marriage is not something that would be likely to originate in the US Congress.

I have to wonder if those who said, and those who have risen to these ridiculous statements want to encourage rational discussion and debate or if they're grabbing headlines and column inches for their own profile. A 'hear, hear' for David Cameron - those plans should be celebrated by the gay community, but I have a feeling the most militant of us won't be cosying up to the Conservative party just yet. But can we take a step back and acknowledge that equality can't happen overnight? It should, but it takes time and railroading of individuals or institutions will, in the long run, require much more earth moving to dig their heels out.

We have been very clear that we will protect religious organisations that do want to conduct same sex marriage and as things stand that includes the Church of England.

I'm a Christian and I'm angry. Same-sex marriage is to be made illegal in the Church of England and Wales after a debate which has seen disgusting comments made about gay people, both by by so-called Christians and Tory MPs claiming to be on the side of the church.

By being born into the Church of England and then duly christened a member before I can even remember, I'm now automatically excluded from the Equal Marriage plans leaving me in exactly the same place I was before the announcement.

It will be illegal for the Church of England to conduct same-sex weddings under government plans for gay marriage unveiled on Tuesday. The measure,...

David Davies thinks most parents would prefer not to have a gay child. And you know what? I think he's right. But not for the boring reason he trundles out - the mythical lure of having loads of toddlers who are vaguely connected to you coming over and wrecking your house every Saturday afternoon.

Ed Miliband has called for churches to be able to hold same-sex marriages if they want to "provide that opportunity", as part of a campaign for equal ...

Nick Clegg was left red-faced after being forced to withdraw comments in which he branded opponents of gay marriage "bigots". The deputy prime mini...

The Scottish government is due to announce its decision on plans to introduce same-sex marriage on Tuesday, following a cabinet meeting in Edinburgh. ...