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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Same-sex couples have moved a step closer to the right to marry in a civil ceremony.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Exploding the myths and setting out what the Bill really means
First same sex wedding to be held by summer 2014
A consultation on how to lift the ban on same-sex couples marrying in a civil ceremony was launched by the government today.
British Embassy conducts same sex marriage ceremony, the second to take place in Tokyo since the UK’s Marriage Act changed.
Opening statement on the Marriage (same sex couples) bill: second reading, by Maria Miller, 5 February 2013
Same-sex couples in England and Wales will be allowed to marry.
A government commitment to open up marriage to same-sex couples took an important step forward today.
Made on Tuesday 11 December 2012 by Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller With permission I would like to make a statement on the Government proposals to enable same-sex couples to marry, …
David Cameron: “I am proud that we have made same sex marriage happen.”
Statement by Maria Miller, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport & Minister for Women and Equalities, 21 May 2013
The Deputy Prime Minister responds to the news that same sex marriages in the UK will now take place from March 2014.
Same-sex couples in England and Wales are set to be allowed to marry, under plans unveiled by Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller
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