British MPs vote in favour of legislation for gay marriage

on 05/02/2013 20:06:47

British MPs have voted in favour of legislation for gay marriage in England and Wales.

After Prime Minister David Cameron made a last ditch appeal for support, the House of Commons backed the proposals by a big margin of 400 to 175.

However it is believed 139 conservative MPs voted against the move.

The legislation will not apply in Northern Ireland - while Scotland is drawing up its own legislation to deal with gay marriage.