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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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MPs vote for gay marriage bill by majority of 225
MPs vote in favour of gay marriage at second reading
MPs have voted in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill with a majority of 225.
The second reading vote received 400 Ayes to the right against 175 Noes to the left.
The Commons has now cleared for the second time as MPs return to the lobby to vote on the timetable of the motion - setting out how the Bill will proceed through the House.
Cabinet minister Alexander dons kilt for historic vote
MPs awaiting result of second reading vote
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MPs tweet after voting against gay marriage proposals
MPs tweet after voting in favour of gay marriage
Commons clears to prepare for second reading vote
The House of Commons is now clearing after the Speaker of the House declared a division in the vote on the second reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
MPs fiercely debate the rights for gay couples to marry
Hansard has recorded all the comments at today's wide-ranging and passionate debate ahead of the vote on the second reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
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