The Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has spoken out in favour of same-sex marriages in churches, revealing that his gay uncle would have liked to have had the right to marry his long-term partner.
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Lib Dems force Tory retreat in plan for private courts
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Inquests to be excluded from controversial justice Bill after Clegg waters down proposals
James Moore: Shareholder spring? It was just a cynical attempt to keep Vince Cable at bay
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Outlook: Companies should put some of the money they give to their executives back where it belongs... in the pockets of shareholders
Osborne's got it wrong on the economy, warns public
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Seven out of 10 people want George Osborne to adopt a "Plan B" on the economy to give priority to growth rather than spending cuts, according to a poll for The Independent.
David Cameron in talks over eurozone crisis
Monday 28 May 2012
The Prime Minister has held a top-level meeting with officials and ministers to discuss Britain's position in the eurozone crisis.
'Children were frightened by protesters', says Clegg
Sunday 27 May 2012
Children were frightened by protesters who descended on Nick Clegg's street, the Deputy Prime Minister said today.
Stop abuse of soldiers, says Miliband
Sunday 27 May 2012
The Labour leader reacts angrily to reports of uniformed soldiers being discriminated against
Second homes to be hit with £420m tax hike
Sunday 27 May 2012
Empty flats and houses will also be targeted in move aimed at ending property 'madness'
Leading article: At last, a politician fluent in European
Friday 25 May 2012
One way and another it has been a good week for Nick Clegg, at least compared with some of the dismal times he and the Liberal Democrats have endured in coalition.
Michael Gove defends school Bibles scheme
Friday 25 May 2012
Education Secretary Michael Gove has defended his plan to send copies of the King James Bible to schools across England.
David Cameron defends Jeremy Hunt BSkyB responsibility
Friday 25 May 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron has defended giving Jeremy Hunt responsibility for the decision on News Corporation's takeover of BSkyB.
Cameron knew Hunt would back BSkyB bid
Friday 25 May 2012
Devastating memo shown to Leveson Inquiry puts PM in line of fire
Leading article: Scottish voters must hear the best case for both sides
Friday 25 May 2012
The Union has endured for 300 years and its supporters must make their voices heard
Home Secretary Theresa May records video declaring full support for gay marriage
Thursday 24 May 2012
Campaigners for gay marriage to be legalised received a boost today when Theresa May, the Home Secretary, declared her full support for the move.
David Cameron to offer MPs free vote on gay marriage plans
Thursday 24 May 2012
David Cameron is to offer Conservative MPs a free vote on the Government's plans to legalise gay marriage amid growing discontent in his ranks.
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