The government's far-reaching is equality bill is homophobic, a leading gay right activists has said.
The government is coming under pressure from green groups over the level of protection for marine reserves in today's marine and coastal access bill.
An amendment to the law banning incitement to hatred on the basis of sexual orientation has been shot down by MPs.
The second day of debate on the coroners bill will take place in parliament this afternoon, following angry scenes in the chamber yesterday.
Conservative backbencher Douglas Hogg says he will oppose timetabling of all bills - even if the Tories win the next election.
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