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Poll timeline: consistent public support for gay marriage
"A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!'" - William F. Buckley
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Cameron’s marriage tax “social engineering” under attack
At PMQs, David Cameron defended his marriage tax policy, once described by Justice Secretary Ken Clarke as "social engineering". His arguments were shaky at best.
Widows turn on Cameron’s marriage giveaway
70 widows and widowers have today called on David Cameron to scrap his proposed marriage tax break. A new film has also been released saying "Don't Judge My Family"
IFS: Tory marriage policy will not impact child development
The IFS has rebuked the Conservative's marriage tax break. Research shows that it is "unlikely to lead to significant improvements in young children’s outcomes".
Tory turmoil as Clarke boasts of “abolishing” married tax allowance
As the Tories prepare to unveil more details of marriage tax breaks, Ken Clarke last night boasted how, as Chanellor in the mid-90s, he "abolished" the policy.
Cynical Tories will take from poor to buy votes of better off
The Tories are taking the pocket money and future assets of our poorer children to buy the votes of the better off, evidenced by their marriage tax plans.