PM defends gay marriage
David Cameron has defended his plan to legalise gay marriage saying 'I'm a great supporter of marriage'. MPs have backed the plan by 400 votes to 175 in the Commons yesterday.
Pressure on Cameron as backlash grows over gay marriage
The Tory heartlands came to Downing Street today to challenge David Cameron over legalising gay marriage. A group of senior activists handed in a letter to Number 10, warning that the upcoming vote will cause "significant damage".
As our Political Correspondent Alex Forrest reports, up to 180 Conservative MPs, including 4 Ministers, look set to defy the Prime Minister.
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Historic gay marriage plans pass despite Tory divide
Landmark plans to legalise gay marriage got the green light in the Commons, despite a majority of Tories failing to support the Government.
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PM to read letter but not change mind over gay marriage
The Prime Minister will read the letter delivered to Number 10, take their views on board, but not change his mind over gay marriage.
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Cameron's 'kamikaze' move rules out marriage tax break
Many Conservative MPs just do not understand the move when the tax measure is in the Coalition Agreement.