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David Cameron hails first same-sex marriages in Britain

David Cameron has hailed the first same-sex marriages in England and Wales as sending a "powerful message" about equality in Britain. The law changed at midnight, with a number of gay couples getting married in Britain.

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Same sex marriages legal from midnight

Gay couples can marry from midnight tonight. Credit: PA

Same-sex couples will be able to wed from the stroke of midnight tonight as the new law permitting same-sex marriage comes into force.

As the clock strikes 12, gay couples will be able to wed in the first ever ceremonies in England and Wales.

A number of couples are vying to claim the title of being the first ever to be married in Britain by trying to time it perfectly so their vows are said just seconds after midnight.

The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act came into force in July last year.

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