I think it is wrong that gay couples aren't allowed to go through a marriage ceremony to get these rights.

If the Government had some backbone and just opened up civil marriage to couples of any gender, then we wouldn't have this problem of thinking that this sop to equality is discrimination against unmarried hets. Heterosexual couples can always get married. They have always had that option. Gay couples haven't, and they should. They shouldn't have to be thankful for some sort of 'marriage-lite' (but don't call it marriage!) It is insulting to assume gay couples aren't good enough to be married.

I'm really split over this bill - I welcome recognition but I think it is half-arsed and likely to put back the journey to full equality by several years.