PM defends gay marriage
David Cameron has defended his plan to legalise gay marriage saying 'I'm a great supporter of marriage'. MPs have backed the plan by 400 votes to 175 in the Commons yesterday.
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PM to read letter but not change mind over gay marriage
PM hails gay marriage vote as 'step forward' for UK
Strong views exist on both sides but I believe MPs voting for gay people being able to marry too, is a step forward for our country.
From @David_Cameron on Twitter:MPs celebrate 'historic' night in Commons
Delighted. Historic vote to celebrate not discriminate in marriage. Lots of happy couples can now set the date! #equalmarriage
From @YvetteCooperMP on Twitter:It was lovely to see the public clapping in the Strangers Gallery. A moment of joy #equalmarriage
From @AndySawfordMP on Twitter:I voted in favour. Vote 400 to 175. Good, measured, respectful debate. #equalmarriage
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MP 'proud' of Tory support for gay marriage bill
Tory MP Jason McCartney has praised a number of high-ranking Conservatives for voting in favour of the same-sex marriage bill.
Proud to have joined many colleagues including William Hague, Chris Grayling, IDS & Eric Pickles in voting for #equalmarriage
From @JasonMcCartney on Twitter:Stephen Fry: Vote marks a 'great day' for British progress
Whoop!!!!!! 400-175!!!! Now that’s a majority!! A great day in the slow but glorious history of British progress and fairness #GayMarriage
From @stephenfry on Twitter:MP: Tory party are 'in touch' with divided nation
David Burrowes MP, a leading opponent of gay marriage, has said his party's division on the issue reflects the mood of the country.
Conservative Party show that they are in touch with the nation on issue of gay marriage - divided!
From @davidburrowesmp on Twitter:John Prescott: Now to get this bill through the Lords
The Labour peer John Prescott has tweeted about the same-sex marriage bill passing in the Commons.
The Ayes: 400 The Noes: 175 The second reading of the #equalmarriage bill is passed. Now to get it through the Lords #letsdothis
From @johnprescott on Twitter:Advertisement
Timetable for gay marriage bill passed with majority
The whipped programme motion on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill received 499 Ayes to the right against 55 Noes to the left, passing with a majority of 444.
Labour MP: Four Lib Dems voted against the bill
Four lib dems voted against.
From @ChrisBryantMP on Twitter:MP estimates 132 Tories back bill and 139 vote against
ESTIMATED Tory MP voting figures on gay marriage Bill - 132 vote FOR Bill, 139 vote AGAINST, rest abstain - evenly divided.
From @nickherbertmp on Twitter:Tim Loughton: Around 180 Tory MPs rebelled
Tory MP Tim Loughton has said he believes around 139 Conservative MPs voted against the same sex marriage bill, and possibly as many as 40 of them abstained.
If true, that would mean that a substantial majority of the party did not vote with the Prime Minister.
He told BBC News that he did not see it as a reflection on David Cameron's lack of authority.