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I’ll tell you what really devalues marriage: patronising, preachy little tax breaks

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issue 06 July 2013
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The Conservative party is trying to redefine marriage. I can’t believe they think they’re going to get away with this. Throughout human history it has been one thing, which is a loving commitment between two people who want to share a life. Now they’re trying to turn it into something completely different.

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