The partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee made a public plea for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland as she addressed a rally of thousands in Belfast. After being warmly applauded on to the stage, Ms Canning questioned why same-sex couples were treated differently in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK, where same-sex marriage is legal. Marchers called on politicians to take action (Brain Lawless/PA)Campaigners demanding marriage law reform marched through Belfast city centre before gathering outside City Hall for the rally. Over 75% of people across Northern Ireland now support the introduction of Marriage Equality – and we will not be silenced. “The UK Government likes to champion it’s record on LGBT rights, but has shamefully ignored cross-party calls for progress on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner May 18, 2019 14:48 UTC