Lords vote to allow gay ceremonies in churches
Peers have voted to lift the ban on same sex couples holding civil partnership ceremonies inside churches.
The House of Lords agreed an amendment to the Equality Bill which would allow, but not compel, religious organisations to host the occasions.
Gay rights campaigners celebrated the change, but opponents said it could be impractical and undermine marriage.
The legislation, if passed by the House of Commons, will not apply in Northern Ireland.
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