David Cameron’s wife Samantha “convinced” him to press ahead with legalising same-sex marriage, the former prime minister has revealed.
Despite internal opposition from some within the Conservative Party, Mr Cameron said he “kept on pushing” for change following “long conversations” with his spouse. Writing exclusively for The Independent to mark Pride Month, he recalled the “fierce” opposition he faced from hostile MPs, sections of the press and the Church.
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