Cameron Wins Vote on Gay Marriage, Splitting Tories
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Prime Minister David Cameron won a vote to legalize gay marriage in England and Wales, aiming to fall into line with countries such as Spain and South Africa yet splitting his Tory party in the process.
Cameron only won the preliminary vote in the House of Commons in London last night 400 to 175 by relying on the support of his Liberal Democrat coalition partners and the opposition Labour Party. The bill, giving same-sex partnerships equal status with heterosexual marriage, may face defeat in the upper House of Lords or legal challenge from religious groups if it becomes law.