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Oh dear #equalmarriage

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Lord Dear on his feet now to give closing speech of #EqualMarriage debate, to jeers

Enough is Enough! Action against Homophobia

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Breaking news on Equal Marriage

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Baroness @tinastowell quotes another Lord who said same sex marriage would not redefine his marriage of 60 years #equalmarriage

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Baroness @tinastowell same sex couples marry for the same reasons as straight couples #equalmarriage

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Baroness @tinastowell bill protects and promote religious freedom. Majority of people want to open the door to marriage #equalmarriage

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Baroness Stowell @tinastowell civil partnerships have broken down barriers and increased acceptance of LGBT people

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Baroness Stowell @tinastowell tackles issue of gay couples having a 'separate institution' from marriage.

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Back on the protection for teachers and employees issue by Baroness Stowell @tinastowell #equalmarriage

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Lots of groans as Lord Tebbit got up to speak about the #lesbianqueen #equalmarriage

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Baroness @tinastowell says "we don't need to discuss these in great detail" #equalmarriage

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...and consummation !

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Baroness Stowell @tinastowell trying to quell concerns, including adultery #equalmarriage

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Baroness Stowell @tinastowell making some closing comments #equalmarriage

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Baroness Thornton: "I urge the house to vote against Lord Dear's amendment and take this Bill to its next stage." Hear hear! #equalmarriage

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Baroness Thornton says to those Lords who oppose #equalmarriage, "Listen to your heart and indulge your generosity of spirit."

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Baroness Thornton is concluding todays debate announcing that "Lord Tebbit won the award for scaremongering in this #equalmarraige debate."

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#equalmarriage @GlenysThornton getting some laughs as she references Lord Tebbit & Lord Dear's scaremongering

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Thank you - http://t.co/GPvUdUlgAL

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Lord Forsyth is being very animated in his frustration that the #equalmarriage Bill has "divided, bewildered and puzzled" the country.

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Lord Norton: "In countries that have #equalmarriage, none of the dire consequences we have heard in this debate have been experienced."

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Lord Norton of Louth's comment that "#equalmarriage tends to be opposed by older males" is met with murmurs of laughter in The House.

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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

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Baroness O'Loan is arguing against #equalmarriage, citing procreation, consummation and children as the tenets of "traditional marriage".

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Lord Collins: "There is continued prejudice against me and my community. It causes damage to our self esteem." #equalmarriage

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Lord Collins of Highbury: "For me and Raphael it's about our relationship being equal in the eyes of the law." #equalmarriage

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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

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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

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Baroness Jenkin of Kennington: "I haven't heard a good argument why #equalmarriage 'undermines' marriage."

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Earl Clancarty: "The young people of this country are very clear about their opinion of #equalmarriage and what they want us to do."