Latest Updates
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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
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Lord Brennan is speaking against the #equalmarriage Bill, saying it needs "much more discussion".
- 15:52 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Mackay is against #equalmarriage, citing natural procreation of children. "This is not the institution of marriage,it needs a new name"
- 15:35 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Birt (former DG of the BBC) is giving a passionate speech in favour of #equalmarriage, calling it "a step towards a better world."
- 15:30 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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LGF were interviewed about men's sexual health for Pure Radio @pure1078 have a listen! http://t.co/1oLdXYqMas #sexualhealth
- 15:27 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Alex Carlile is talking very movingly about his daughter and her same sex partner and that she has found "constant love" #equalmarriage
- 15:24 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Ali sums up why #equalmarriage - and not just civil parnerships - is so important, "Different is different, equal is equal."
- 15:20 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Lord Waheed Alli is paying tribute to those from all political parties who have spoken out in support of #equalmarriage
- 15:16 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Noakes: "Marriage belongs to society as a whole, and not to specific groups." #equalmarriage
- 15:14 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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Baroness Noakes is opening the debate today in support of the Bill and reiterating that the "majority of people" support #equalmarriage.
- 15:12 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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And we're off! You can follow the #equalmarriage debate live in The House Of Lords here http://t.co/0wUy2uYYU0
- 15:10 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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It's #volunteersweek, did you know our volunteers contributed 9000 hours of their time last year? Read Ben's story http://t.co/fBUb3GXKki
- 15:06 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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The #equalmarriage Bill debate is about to recommence in The House Of Lords, with a vote expected around 7pm. We'll keep you updated...
- 14:59 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter
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@UKPositiveLad AMAZING! Off to check it out now.... #HIV
- 14:29 PM Jun 4thviaTwitter