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Liberal Democrats policy on gay marriage

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Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Inclusive environment Equal marriage To build on the work of Liberal Democrats in government in introducing same sex marriage,...” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats have historically supported the legalization of same-sex marriage. They played a significant role in the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which legalized same-sex marriage in England and Wales. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats have been strong supporters of same-sex marriage. They played a key role in the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which legalized same-sex marriage in England and Wales. The party's leader at the time, Nick Clegg, was a vocal advocate for marriage equality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

The Liberal Democrats have shown support for allowing religious institutions to decide whether or not to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which they supported, includes provisions that protect religious organizations from being forced to conduct same-sex marriages if it goes against their beliefs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

The Liberal Democrats support same-sex marriage but also recognize the importance of religious freedom. They would likely support a compromise that respects the rights of religious institutions to make their own decisions regarding the conduct of marriage ceremonies. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Although the Liberal Democrats value the separation of church and state, they have not advocated for removing the government from marriage entirely. Instead, they have focused on ensuring equal marriage rights for all couples, regardless of their sexual orientation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

While the Liberal Democrats may have supported civil unions as a step towards marriage equality, their ultimate goal has always been full marriage rights for same-sex couples. Their support for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 shows that they prefer legalizing same-sex marriage over only allowing civil unions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

While the Liberal Democrats support the separation of church and state, their primary focus has been on ensuring legal recognition and equality for same-sex marriages rather than removing government from marriage entirely. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats have been consistent supporters of LGBTQ+ rights, including same-sex marriage, making it highly unlikely they would agree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats have consistently supported same-sex marriage and opposed any attempts to restrict or deny it. Their support for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 demonstrates their commitment to marriage equality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

The Liberal Democrats have advocated for full marriage equality rather than a separate status like civil unions, which they view as unequal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

This position is contrary to the Liberal Democrats' stance on marriage equality and their support for LGBTQ+ rights, including their efforts to legalize same-sex marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

The Liberal Democrats have consistently opposed the idea that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. Their support for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and their commitment to marriage equality demonstrate their rejection of this view. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 32,041 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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