In a report commissioned by the Coalition for Marriage, which asked him to assess the likely knock - on legal consequences of any proposed gay marriage legislation, he writes that any decision to redefine marriage will have far - reaching consequences for schools, hospitals, foster carers and public buildings. (faith.org.uk)
Moreover, the reason why gay weddings could not take place there at the moment is because it is a Church of England chapel and the Church of England has been exempted by the Government from current gay marriage legislation - that is why Mr Bryant is seeking to change its status to a multi-faith prayer room. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
A combination of poor economic results and UKIP's opposition to new gay marriage legislation has turned many rightwingers who would otherwise align with the Tories over to Farage. (totalpolitics.com)