Thousands of people have marched through Belfast city centre demanding same sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Ms Canning told the crowds gathered outside City Hall that a law change would be a 'win' for everyone in the region. Thousands of people are marching through Belfast city centre demanding same sex marriage in Northern Ireland, including Sara Canning (centre left) - partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKeeAfter being warmly applauded on to the stage, Ms Canning questioned why same-sex couple were treated differently in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK, where same-sex marriage is legal. Ms Canning addressing the crowd on Saturday. The socially conservative DUP is firmly opposed to any redefinition of the law, insisting marriage should be between a man and a woman.

Source: Daily Mail May 18, 2019 15:00 UTC