Same-sex marriage motion is defeated in Northern Ireland Assembly

Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, of the DUP, defended his party’s use of the petition of concern saying it was important to stop “reckless legislation”.

He said the motion would not promote safeguards or equality and he did not believe a balance of opinions had been accurately reflected during the debate.

“This is not an issue of equality, it is an issue of redefining marriage as it has always been understood, ” he said.

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