Prime Minister David Cameron faces a backbench rebellion today over a bill that would extend marriage to same-sex couples, as opponents have tabled an amendment that would add £3bn to public sector scheme costs.
The Marriage Bill is due to have its report stage and third House of Commons reading today and tomorrow respectively. It will give same-sex couples almost all of the same marriage rights as heteros...
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