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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
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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."
- 17:36 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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.
- 17:34 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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
- 17:33 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness O'Loan is arguing against #equalmarriage, citing procreation, consummation and children as the tenets of "traditional marriage".
- 17:25 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Collins: "There is continued prejudice against me and my community. It causes damage to our self esteem." #equalmarriage
- 17:13 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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
- 17:11 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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
- 17:09 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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
- 17:07 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Jenkin of Kennington: "I haven't heard a good argument why #equalmarriage 'undermines' marriage."
- 17:05 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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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."
- 17:03 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Glenarthur against #equalmarriage stating "Marriage, it is not." He reiterates that marriage "should remain between a man and a woman."
- 16:57 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Turner ends speech with emphatic statement that ammendment to the #equalmarriage bill should be "thoroughly thoroughly DEFEATED."
- 16:52 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Turner: "We should be proud that previous generations in this country have changed society for the better." #equalmarriage
- 16:49 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Turner of Camden is passionately supporting the #equalmarriage Bill "Most people accept equality as a desirable aspect of society."
- 16:48 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Bates is seeking "much more discussion" about the #equalmarriage Bill and states "Marriage will survive because it works."
- 16:46 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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The House Of Lords is currently debating the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. Follow the debate with us. Watch live http://t.co/0wUy2uYYU0
- 16:39 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Viscount Colville of Culross talks with great clarity about the many redefenitions of marriage there have been in history. #equalmarriage
- 16:38 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Vinson believes that #equalmarriage "threatens freedom of expression and thought." What do you think?
- 16:32 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Bloodlines and children, and the union of "two tribes" are argued by Lord Vinson as the basis of marriage. #equalmarriage
- 16:30 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Vinson vehemently against #equalmarriage: "The ramifications are enormous. You can't make something biologically different the same."
- 16:28 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Faulkener supports the #equalmarriage Bill, "it demonstrates a commitment from Parliament to treating gay and straight people equally."
- 16:22 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Jay: "Loving relationships by same sex partners should be recognised as marriage. It's sign of a civilised society." #equalmarriage
- 16:14 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Eden ends his anti #equalmarriage speech with a resounding: "It should have no place in the statute books of this Kingdom."
- 16:11 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Eden is worried about the impact of #equalmarriage on children. We believe it's a step towards a more accepting world for our children.
- 16:10 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Eden recognises the difference in attitudes: "An obvious biological fact, I am old. There is a generational issue here." #equalmarriage
- 16:08 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Eden of Winton is worried that "If the Bill becomes law, marriage will be changed". #equalmarriage is a change for the better for all.
- 16:04 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Ellis-Thomas: "If this Bill is derailed this evening... this issue will not go away. We will continue to campaign." #equalmarriage
- 16:00 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Brennan: "What next? What next?" We'd like to see #equalmarriage next, please.
- 15:57 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Brennan asks for amendments to the Bill, saying he "totted up" many differences between heterosexual and gay marriage #equalmarriage
- 15:54 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter