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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Politicians back proposed civil partnership amendment  A number of politicians from both Labour and the Conservative Party have stood behind plans to amend the equality bill regarding civil partnerships. They want changes to enable same sex couples to be able to take part in such ceremonies in religious venues. The proposals have been tabled in the House of Lords by Lord Alli. One of the people in favour of the idea is Matt Sephton, the Conservative candidate for Salford and Eccles, PinkNews.co.uk reports. He said that, although there are many problems with the drafting of the bill, this in particular is something that should be backed. According to Mr Spehton, it is a "completely logical step". He added: "Lord Alli's amendment which allows civil partnerships to take place in religious buildings is a sentiment that I wholeheartedly support." Introduced by the Labour administration, civil partnerships provide gay couples with equal treatment to married heterosexual couples with regards to a number of things, including employment benefits and inheritance tax. 
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