Rainbow flag to be flown from Whitehall for gay marriage
By Josh Haggis
A rainbow flag is to be flown above Whitehall this weekend to celebrate the first same-sex marriages.
Following a request by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, the flag will be flown above the historic road in central London, which is recognised as the centre of Her Majesty’s Government, from Friday afternoon (March 28) to Monday morning (March 31).
The first same-sex marriages will take place in England and Wales this Saturday (March 29), after the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act was passed in 2013. Same-sex marriages will also be legal in Scotland by the end of 2014.
Speaking about his request, Clegg said: “As all the same-sex couples make their vows this weekend, they will be making history. Finally, after years of campaigning, any couple who wants to get married can get married. Together we’ve made our country a place where we celebrate love equally, gay or straight – and for that reason we should all be raising a glass.”
He continued: “Raising the rainbow flag on Whitehall is a small symbol to celebrate a massive achievement. I want to wish everyone getting married this weekend the very best of luck, on what is a truly momentous occasion.”
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