In his conference speech, Nick Clegg said, The Conservatives, on the other hand, have made it clear that their priority is to help some families over others, with a tax break for married couples. A tax break for some, funded through the taxes of everybody else – that tells you […]
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Why I voted against the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
I voted against the second reading of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill today with considerable sadness. Some things have been said with which I do not wish to be associated. My strong view has long been that the government should get out of marriage. I am not alone. In […]
Read MoreIt’s time to jail those who force people to marry
The Government has decided to make it a criminal offence to force anyone into an unwanted marriage. I think this is a good idea. Last year the police investigated almost 1,500 forced marriages but the real figure could be 8,000 or more. The new law will increase protection and support […]
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