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@lgfoundation
@PaulMartin101 sounds lovely :-)
- 18:37 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
We want to hear 'NOT CONTENT' which will defeat the amendment #equalmarriage
- 18:35 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Waiting to hear the vote on Lord Dear's amendment, not the bill itself. #equalmarriage
- 18:34 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
While we wait, what is everyone having for tea? We'll keep you updated as soon as we hear anything #equalmarriage
- 18:32 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
@hollyhock140 lol! We wish we'd brought snacks...
- 18:31 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
@AndreaSouthall stay strong!
- 18:30 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lords voting now, you have time for a cuppa, maybe a sarnie #equalmarriage
- 18:28 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Dear is pushing his amendment to a vote. #equalmarriage
- 18:26 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Dear closing "Are you sure the process has been properly handled? Has it democratic legitimacy?" - Lord Dear
- 18:24 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
"Dangers of forcing legislation onto the statute book." Cites France as an example. #equalmarriage - Lord Dear
- 18:21 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Dear - 'Homosexuals require access to social inclusivity, helped to integrate homosexuals into society' #equalmarriage
- 18:20 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Dear - Same sex marriage in Argentina involved 'revolutionising' their laws. #equalmarriage
- 18:18 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Oh dear #equalmarriage
- 18:16 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Dear on his feet now to give closing speech of #EqualMarriage debate, to jeers
- 18:13 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness @tinastowell quotes another Lord who said same sex marriage would not redefine his marriage of 60 years #equalmarriage
- 18:12 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness @tinastowell same sex couples marry for the same reasons as straight couples #equalmarriage
- 18:10 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness @tinastowell bill protects and promote religious freedom. Majority of people want to open the door to marriage #equalmarriage
- 18:09 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Stowell @tinastowell civil partnerships have broken down barriers and increased acceptance of LGBT people
- 18:08 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Stowell @tinastowell tackles issue of gay couples having a 'separate institution' from marriage.
- 18:07 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Back on the protection for teachers and employees issue by Baroness Stowell @tinastowell #equalmarriage
- 18:04 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lots of groans as Lord Tebbit got up to speak about the #lesbianqueen #equalmarriage
- 18:02 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness @tinastowell says "we don't need to discuss these in great detail" #equalmarriage
- 18:01 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
...and consummation !
- 18:00 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Stowell @tinastowell trying to quell concerns, including adultery #equalmarriage
- 18:00 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Stowell @tinastowell making some closing comments #equalmarriage
- 17:58 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Thornton: "I urge the house to vote against Lord Dear's amendment and take this Bill to its next stage." Hear hear! #equalmarriage
- 17:55 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Thornton says to those Lords who oppose #equalmarriage, "Listen to your heart and indulge your generosity of spirit."
- 17:52 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Thornton is concluding todays debate announcing that "Lord Tebbit won the award for scaremongering in this #equalmarraige debate."
- 17:50 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
#equalmarriage @GlenysThornton getting some laughs as she references Lord Tebbit & Lord Dear's scaremongering
- 17:49 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Thank you - http://t.co/GPvUdUlgAL
- 17:43 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter