Tag: House of Commons
Academic Says Trans Women Are Parasites For ‘Occupying The Bodies Of The Oppressed’
An academic who reportedly compared trans people to parasites during an event held at the British Parliament has been accused by LGBTQ rights advocates of using “fascist” and “dehumanising” language.
Landslide support for Same Sex Marriage Bill in House of Commons test
MPs have again voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. Moments ago the Bill passed its Third Reading vote in the House of Commons by 366 votes to 161 – a majority of 205.
Sharing the love, continuing the fight
Last week the UK took a significant step towards marriage equality when the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly for the Same-Sex Marriage bill to pass its second reading and move on to the committee stage which continues for its second session today.
Same Sex Marriage Bill storms through House of Commons
Minutes ago, MPs voted by a majority of 225 in favour of the new Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. The Bill will extend the legal form of marriage to lesbian, gay and bisexual people and permit religious denominations to celebrate such marriages should they wish.
Gay Marriage: MPs Back Bill In Commons Vote
MPs have supported David Cameron’s plan to allow gay marriage by a majority of 225 votes.
Same-sex marriage is a passport to real equality
The House of Commons will vote this evening on legalising gay marriage. But that bald statement of parliamentary timetabling masks the full import of what is happening.