"I voted against civil partnerships because I thought that they were a fraud" - Lord Deben, equal marriage supporter 3rd June 2013 In his speech, Conservative peer, Lord Deben, explains why, when a Member of Parliament (John Gummer), he "voted against civil partnerships because I thought... Speeches in Parliament
The "vast majority" of messages by email and twitter are "in favour" - Lord Dobbs 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer, Lord Dobbs, points out in his speech supporting the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that, if the Bill were thrown out at 2nd Reading, "it... Speeches in Parliament
"I rejoice in the fact that this measure enjoys the support of all three party leaders" - Lord Garel-Jones 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer Lord Garel-Jones explains how heated passions on various social changes often fade into general consensus, showing that society was in fact... Speeches in Parliament
"Gay people do not want to be tolerated...they want to be equal" says LGBTory patron Lord Black 3rd June 2013 LGBTory patron, Lord Black of Brentwood explained during the 2nd Reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that he passionately supports equal marriage... Speeches in Parliament
"We have the time" says Viscount Astor 3rd June 2013 Viscount Astor spoke in favour of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill at 2nd Reading. In his speech he warned "to reject a Bill on Second Reading that has been... Speeches in Parliament
Former Bishop "warmly welcomes" equal marriage 3rd June 2013 Crossbench peer, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, former Bishop of Oxford, says of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill: "I warmly welcome it". Read his full speech... Speeches in Parliament
"Some of the messages I have received actually reek of homophobia" - Lord Jenkin 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer, Lord Jenkin of Roding, spoke in favour of the 2nd Reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill in the House of Lords, commenting that... Speeches in Parliament
Former Health Secretary, Lord Fowler, speaks in favour of Equal Marriage 3rd June 2013 Former Health Secretary, Lord Fowler, who when an MP led the government's response to the discovery of HIV/AIDS, spoke in favour of the Marriage (same sex... Speeches in Parliament
Baroness Stowell introduces Equal Marriage Bill to the Lords 3rd June 2013 At 3.10pm on Monday 3 June, Baroness Stowell, government spokesperson on Women and Equalities, stood at the dispatch box in the House of Lords to introduce the... Speeches in Parliament
