Lords from all main political parties will unite next week in a last-ditch attempt to block the Government’s introduction of gay marriage.
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May 28th, 2013
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May 27th, 2013
Peers will mount a last-ditch attempt to stop same-sex marriage from becoming enshrined in law when the controversial legislation comes before the Lords in a week.
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May 27th, 2013
Many Conservative peers were yesterday vowing to vote against the same-sex marriage legislation in the House of Lords next week.
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May 26th, 2013
Thousands of French marched on Sunday, France’s Mother’s Day, to protest the recent legalization of gay marriage. Despite initial worries, the demonstration was largely peaceful, with the police estimating that about 150,000 people took part.
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May 26th, 2013
Several hundred thousand opponents of same-sex marriage marched in central Paris on Sunday against a reform the unpopular French government passed last month at the price of deepening political polarisation.
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May 26th, 2013
Russian police have detained at least 30 gay rights campaigners and opponents at an unsanctioned rally in Moscow.
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May 26th, 2013
Russian police have detained at least 30 gay rights campaigners and opponents at an unsanctioned rally in Moscow.
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May 26th, 2013
Activists call for introduction of porn blockers – but new centre-right government is far from enthusiastic.
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May 26th, 2013
Riot police fought running battles with hard-right protesters in the heart of Paris at the end of a mostly peaceful demonstration against gay marriage.
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May 24th, 2013
One proposed amendment, allowing registrars opposed to the reforms to opt-out of performing the ceremonies, has been defeated.