Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Disappointment over gay marriage vote



Christians have said they will continue to defend the traditional definition of marriage following last night's Commons vote on the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill.

The Bill was backed by a majority of 400 to 175, despite more than half of Conservative MPs refusing to give their support.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the legislation was "about equality".

"But it is also about making our society stronger," he said.

"I know there are strong views on both sides of the argument - I accept that. But this is an important step forward for our country." Read more

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