Parliament to hold first gay wedding
With its array of obscure procedures, archaic ceremonies and strictly enforced rules, Parliament has often struggled with a reputation as an institution stuck in a time warp.
But the hallowed halls of Westminster will take a major step into the 21st century next spring when the Palace defies convention to host its first ever civil partnership ceremony, The Independent can reveal.
Chris Bryant, the Europe minister, will become the first gay MP to have a civil partnership within the parliamentary estate in what will be seen as a symbolic victory for gay rights.
Despite his role in the historic event, the former Church of England chaplain said he was “just happy to be getting married” after becoming engaged to his partner, Jared Cranney. “Jared and I are engaged and we hope to have a civil partnership – or a marriage is what it feels like – in March of next year,” he said. “We’d like to do it in Parliament if possible.”
Mr Bryant met Jared, a company secretary, while out on the campaign trial in Soho with the former mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, in April last year. The pair will now be working with the Commons Speaker, John Bercow, to finalise the details of the ceremony.
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Although I can’t stand Bryant, this is excellent.
Will Michal Kaminski be there?
Excellent indeed!
Positive step, but remember that what we currently have is separate and unequal treatment of heterosexual and homosexual unions. I understand the need to advance in increments, of course, but let it not be said that Labour have delivered marriage equality.
Are civil partnerships recognised in Poland?
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