Equal Marriage – Finally a Reality

With the first same-sex marriages taking place today we’ve taken an important step forward in ensuring that LGBT people are accepted in society and will be a step forward in changing attitudes towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) population.

With the first same-sex marriages taking place today we’ve taken an important step forward in ensuring that LGBT people are accepted in society and will be a step forward in changing attitudes towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) population.  

With overwhelming support for equal marriage rights across the country I was disappointed that our local Conservative MP, Robert Buckland had already made up his mind to vote against this important step forward for equality before the first vote even took place. However, more progressive minds prevailed and equal marriage legislation passed into law unhindered by Robert Buckland’s vote against it.
 
I’m proud to be a Labour Party member, and a member of LGBT Labour, and will continue to fight for equality on LGBT issues.
 
Chris O’Brien
Equalities Coordinator
South Swindon Labour Party