Responding to the Court of Appeal's ruling on civil partnerships, Tim Loughton MP said:
“The verdict from the Court of Appeal today is a disappointing one but the split judgement and the Court’s reasoning give cause for encouragement.
“The judges agreed that an inequality exists and the Government cannot allow this to continue. That inequality potentially effects over 3 million cohabiting couples responsible for over 2 million children who have virtually no recognition and security in the eyes of the state.
“The judgement effectively puts the Government on notice that time is running out to come up with proposals to bring about equality for opposite sex couples. We will now redouble our efforts in Parliament to lobby ministers to bring forward legislation in the Queen’s Speech or risk amendments being tabled to other appropriate Bills, where I am confident that there is a cross party majority in the Commons for change.”