Chairman's speech at 10 Downing Street, 18th December 2023 Friday, 22 December, 2023 Good afternoon, everyone and welcome to the LGBT+ Conservatives’ Christmas Reception here at 10 Downing Street. My name is Luke, and I am the Chairman of this organisation. It is pleasure and a privilege to kick things off today. This afternoon we will be hearing from two brilliant speakers. Firstly, I am delighted to say that we will be hearing from the Chairman of the Conservative Party himself... Speeches
Full Hansard record of Lords Equal Marriage Bill 2nd Reading - 3 June 2013 3rd June 2013 There are a selection of speeches from Conservative peers and one former Bishop on our website, but for those who wish to have chance to read all contributions... Speeches in Parliament
Equal Marriage "would be a net gain" says Lord Courtown 3rd June 2013 Conservative hereditary peer, the Earl of Courtown, while speaking to support the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, said that he rose to say one things - that... Speeches in Parliament
Do I want to vote against this Bill? Yes. Should I? No. Baroness Berridge 3rd June 2013 In her speech on the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill, Baroness Berridge explains that she has serious misgivings about the legislation. However, as an... Speeches in Parliament
"I voted against civil partnerships because I thought that they were a fraud" - Lord Deben, equal marriage supporter 3rd June 2013 In his speech, Conservative peer, Lord Deben, explains why, when a Member of Parliament (John Gummer), he "voted against civil partnerships because I thought... Speeches in Parliament
The "vast majority" of messages by email and twitter are "in favour" - Lord Dobbs 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer, Lord Dobbs, points out in his speech supporting the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that, if the Bill were thrown out at 2nd Reading, "it... Speeches in Parliament
"I rejoice in the fact that this measure enjoys the support of all three party leaders" - Lord Garel-Jones 3rd June 2013 Conservative peer Lord Garel-Jones explains how heated passions on various social changes often fade into general consensus, showing that society was in fact... Speeches in Parliament
"Gay people do not want to be tolerated...they want to be equal" says LGBTory patron Lord Black 3rd June 2013 LGBTory patron, Lord Black of Brentwood explained during the 2nd Reading of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill that he passionately supports equal marriage... Speeches in Parliament
"We have the time" says Viscount Astor 3rd June 2013 Viscount Astor spoke in favour of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill at 2nd Reading. In his speech he warned "to reject a Bill on Second Reading that has been... Speeches in Parliament
Former Bishop "warmly welcomes" equal marriage 3rd June 2013 Crossbench peer, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, former Bishop of Oxford, says of the Marriage (same sex couples) Bill: "I warmly welcome it". Read his full speech... Speeches in Parliament
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