VOTE: Should gay couples be allowed to marry?

THE question has split politicians and caused heated debate ... should gay couples be allowed to marry?
General view of groom cake decorations on a wedding cake . PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday February 5, 2013. Culture Secretary Maria Miller has insisted that there is "clear support" from within the Conservative Party for gay marriage as David Cameron faces being deserted by more than half of his MPs over the highly-charged issue. See PA story POLITICS Gay. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA WireGeneral view of groom cake decorations on a wedding cake . PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday February 5, 2013. Culture Secretary Maria Miller has insisted that there is "clear support" from within the Conservative Party for gay marriage as David Cameron faces being deserted by more than half of his MPs over the highly-charged issue. See PA story POLITICS Gay. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire
General view of groom cake decorations on a wedding cake . PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday February 5, 2013. Culture Secretary Maria Miller has insisted that there is "clear support" from within the Conservative Party for gay marriage as David Cameron faces being deserted by more than half of his MPs over the highly-charged issue. See PA story POLITICS Gay. Photo credit should read: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Legislation to allow same-sex couples to officially “tie the knot” rather than settls for a civil partnership has been given the go-ahead in Parliament, although MPs were clearly divided on the question when given a free vote.

Polls show a majority in the UK have given their backing to gay marriage but what do you think? Is it about time same-sex couples were given equal rights in the marriage stakes or is this a step too far for the UK?

Vote now and have your say below ...

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