Maria Miller: We will not damage religious freedom
Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller has said the government would never introduce a bill that would damage religious freedom as MPs debate gay marriage.
She said: “We firmly support marriage, its one of the most important institutions that we have in our country.
"The government should not stop people getting married unless there’s a very good reason and being gay I don’t believe is one of them.”
The government will outline plans for same-sex marriage tomorrow.
CofE exempt from Government's same-sex marriage plans
Same-sex marriage will remain illegal in the Church of England, as the Government unveiled its plans to extend marriage to gay couples.
David Cameron backs gay church weddings
David Cameron is facing a backlash from Tory MPs and religious groups over allowing gay weddings in churches.