Labour MP backs ‘equality and basic rights’ in tabling amendment to marriages bill covering civil partnershipsA Labour MP has tabled an amendment to try to push the government into altering the law to permit same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland,the only piece of the UK where it is still not allowed.
Conor McGinn’s amendment applies to the civil partnerships, marriages and deaths bill, and which reaches the committee stage,where MPs can table amendments, on Wednesday. Related: Abortion rights in NI 'blocked by deal with DUP' says Sinn Fèin Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com