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“Who are we, this government or this country, to redefine the term marriage that has meant one man and one woman across cultures, across ages, across geographical barriers since before state and religion themselves?”

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Tim Loughton
Tim Loughton

Tim Loughton is a British politician born on May 30, 1962. He has held various positions within the Conservative Party and served as the Secretary of State for Education. His political career began in local government, and he was elected to the House of Commons in 1992, representing the Eastleigh constituency. more

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