As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application to form a civil partnership; notes that there are an estimated 3 million cohabiting different-sex couples and 1.8 million dependent children who could benefit from the extension of civil partnerships; believes that the current legal situation which prevents different-sex couples from gaining a civil partnership is unfair and prevents many different-sex couples from getting legal recognition and protection for their relationship in a way that matches their values; and supports efforts being made to extend civil partnerships to different-sex couples.
Signatures (44)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
28 October 2016
Mulholland, Greg
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
28 October 2016
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
31 October 2016
Meale, Sir Alan
Labour
Signed on
31 October 2016
Durkan, Mark
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
31 October 2016
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on
1 November 2016
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Adams, Nigel
Conservative
Signed on
21 November 2016
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 November 2016
Barron, Kevin
Labour
Signed on
8 November 2016
Blunt, Crispin
Conservative
Signed on
1 November 2016
Brady, Mr Graham
Conservative
Signed on
2 November 2016
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 November 2016
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 December 2016
Bryant, Chris
Labour
Signed on
19 January 2017
Coaker, Vernon
Labour
Signed on
15 November 2016
Cooper, Rosie
Labour
Signed on
23 November 2016
Cruddas, Jon
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2016
Davies, Geraint
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2016
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 November 2016
Dowd, Jim
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2016
Eagle, Ms Angela
Labour
Signed on
22 November 2016
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
1 November 2016
Fitzpatrick, Jim
Labour
Signed on
4 November 2016
Fletcher, Colleen
Labour
Signed on
17 November 2016
Gapes, Mike
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2016
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
1 November 2016
Green, Kate
Labour
Signed on
17 November 2016
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
1 November 2016
Main, Mrs Anne
Conservative
Signed on
18 November 2016
Mathias, Dr Tania
Conservative
Signed on
23 November 2016
McGarry, Natalie
Independent
Signed on
1 November 2016
Mullin, Roger
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2016
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on
19 January 2017
Phillips, Jess
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2016
Ritchie, Ms Margaret
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
1 November 2016
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
7 November 2016
Robinson, Mr Geoffrey
Labour
Signed on
3 November 2016
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
1 November 2016
Sharma, Mr Virendra
Labour
Signed on
15 November 2016
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 November 2016
Slaughter, Andy
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2016
Streeting, Wes
Labour
Signed on
2 November 2016
Umunna, Mr Chuka
Labour
Signed on
14 December 2016
Williams, Mr Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 November 2016
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.