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Nick Clegg rejects 'bigot' claim

Nick Clegg has denied planning to use the word 'bigot' after a speech on gay marriage was given a rapid re-write. An initial draft which was sent to the media contained the word, but it disappeared in an updated version.

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Government consulting on legalising same-sex marriages

The coalition's pledge to introduce same-sex civil marriage by 2015 has been criticised by religious groups and provoked deep unease in Conservative ranks.

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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Credit: PA Archive

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said there had been 228,000 responses to the consultation since it was launched in June, and the government would set out its next move by the end of the year.

David Cameron has signalled that MPs will be given a free vote on the issue, but stressed his personal commitment.

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