Christian Institute was speaking after Mr Cameron called legalising gay marriage in 2013 one of the «great steps» he had taken as PM in his resignation speech after Britain voted to leave the European Union by 52 % to 48 %. (premierchristianity.com)
Although Socialist president François Hollande made clear in his election campaign that he was in favour of legalising gay marriage, there is now a widely - held view that he is pushing the gay marriage bill to boost his left - wing credentials, as the dire economic situation prevents him from delivering on some other election hopes. (en.rfi.fr)
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, described the proposal to legalise gay marriage as «one of the greatest political power grabs in history.» (politics.co.uk)