Latest Updates
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@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
Enough is Enough! Action against Homophobia
Breaking news on Equal Marriage
- 18:12 PM Jun 4thviaFacebook
@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
@lgfoundation
Lord Forsyth is being very animated in his frustration that the #equalmarriage Bill has "divided, bewildered and puzzled" the country.
- 17:42 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Norton: "In countries that have #equalmarriage, none of the dire consequences we have heard in this debate have been experienced."
- 17:36 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Norton of Louth's comment that "#equalmarriage tends to be opposed by older males" is met with murmurs of laughter in The House.
- 17:34 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
The House Of Lords is due to vote on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at 7pm. Watch live at http://t.co/0wUy2uYYU0 #equalmarriage
- 17:33 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness O'Loan is arguing against #equalmarriage, citing procreation, consummation and children as the tenets of "traditional marriage".
- 17:25 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Collins: "There is continued prejudice against me and my community. It causes damage to our self esteem." #equalmarriage
- 17:13 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Collins of Highbury: "For me and Raphael it's about our relationship being equal in the eyes of the law." #equalmarriage
- 17:11 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Lord Collins is giving a heartfelt speech about his husband and partner of 16 years, "I can think of no better word for him." #equalmarriage
- 17:09 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Jenkin: "My sons told me they'd be ashamed if I voted against this Bill. We have to accept that the world changes." #equalmarriage
- 17:07 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Baroness Jenkin of Kennington: "I haven't heard a good argument why #equalmarriage 'undermines' marriage."
- 17:05 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
@lgfoundation
Earl Clancarty: "The young people of this country are very clear about their opinion of #equalmarriage and what they want us to do."
- 17:03 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter