‘Bullying’ yes side has already lost vote, say no campaigners

No vote campaigners “absolutely believe” the yes side has “already lost” the same-sex marriage referendum, despite “bullying, name-calling, and a shocking campaign of intimidation” by the Government and the media.

Mothers and Fathers Matter, the Iona Institute, First Families First, and a no-voting TD and senator made the claim yesterday.

Speaking at the event opposite Leinster House, Paddy Manning — a gay no voter and member of Mothers and Fathers Matter — said that if polls were accurate “[ex-British Labour party leader] Ed Miliband would be prime minister” and it was his view “48 hours ago this ceased to be on the wire, the question now is what margin will be for the no side”.