North could see same-sex marriage through Westminster, says Karen Bradley

The UK Government has said same sex marriage in Northern Ireland could be introduced via Westminster.

Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley said while it should be a matter for the Stormont Assembly, if the matter was to be raised at Westminster it is the Government's policy to allow a free vote on matters of conscience.

She was responding to a written question from Labour MP Conor McGinn, who asked if she would bring forward legislative proposals on equal marriage for same-sex couples in the region.