MPs back gay marriage legislation
MPs have backed David Cameron's plan to legalise gay marriage by 400 votes to 175, a majority of 225.
Cleethorpes Conservative MP Martin Vickers opposed it, while Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell - who earlier today said he intended to abstain - voted yes after listening to the Commons debate.
Mr Vickers said same-sex marriage would "potentially alienate thousands" of Conservative supporters.
Mr Mitchell said: " I was very moved by some of the speeches."
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The Bill will enable same-sex couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies, assuming a church or religious organisation has given its consent.
It will also allow couples who had previously entered into civil partnerships to convert their relationship into a marriage.
See tomorrow's Grimsby Telegraph for in-depth coverage of the issue.
3 Comments
by Seamus-McTav
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 9:42AM
“And so the true picture will never be known as once again the Telegraph removes voices that go against its opinions...I repeat..Mr Vickers voted correctly”
by davidmantle
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 6:14AM
“Men and women are built differently for a reason”
by chrisblor
Tuesday, February 05 2013, 11:30PM
“Fair play to Austin for seeing sense and voting the the right option. Vickers on the other hand is nothing but an ignorant bigot.”