The Scottish government decision came after a consultation on gay marriage Scotland could become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change. Ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue, indicating the earliest ceremonies could take place by the start of 2015. Political leaders, equality … [Read more...]
Opponents of equality spend £10k+ on adverts
Dear friend, Conservative religious groups in Scotland have today splashed out over £10,000 on adverts in national newspapers opposing equal marriage. The adverts, which appeared in today’s Daily Record, Herald and Scotsman, announce “a new campaign” against equality called “Scotland for Marriage”. The advert text is as follows [with our comments in brackets]: “For … [Read more...]