Gavin Williamson

Conservative MP for South Staffordshire

@GavinWilliamson https://facebook.com/gavinforsouthstaffs

Gay Rights

A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.

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Gavin Williamson generally voted against equal gay rights

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about equal gay rights:

  • On 18 Jul 2019: Gavin Williamson was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — Lords Amendments — Abortion — Marriage and Civil Partnerships — Transparency etc. Show vote
  • On 9 Jul 2019: Gavin Williamson was absent for a vote on Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill — New Clause 1 — Marriage of Same-Sex Couples Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Gavin Williamson voted against enabling the courts to deal with proceedings for the divorce of, or annulment of the marriage of, a same sex couple. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Gavin Williamson voted against various amendments to acts of Parliament in light of the introduction of same sex marriage. Show vote
  • On 5 Mar 2014: Gavin Williamson voted against making same sex marriage available to armed forces personnel outside the UK. Show vote
  • On 21 May 2013: Gavin Williamson voted against allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Gavin Williamson voted against allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Gavin Williamson voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Gavin Williamson voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote

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