Mixed reaction to UK's gay wedding plans

British Culture Secretary Maria Miller today promised no church would ever be forced to conduct a gay wedding as she faced a furious backlash from traditionalist Tories over Government plans for same-sex weddings.

Mixed reaction to UK's gay wedding plans

British Culture Secretary Maria Miller today promised no church would ever be forced to conduct a gay wedding as she faced a furious backlash from traditionalist Tories over Government plans for same-sex weddings.

Announcing the Government’s formal response to the public consultation, Mrs Miller said she was putting in place a “quadruple lock” to guarantee religious organisations would not have to marry same-sex couples against their wishes.

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