Morrow challenge fails in Lords

New rules outlawing businesses from discriminating against homosexuals have been upheld in the House of Lords.

A challenge led by Lord Morrow of the Democratic Unionist Party failed by a majority of three to one. He had argued that the rules forced people to choose between obedience to God and obedience to the state. But Northern Ireland Minister Lord Rooker said it would be “quite wrong” to elevate the rights of one group above those of another. Read more

Bishops who voted in support of Lord Morrow's amendment:
Chester
Rochester
Southwell and Nottingham
Winchester

Bishops who voted against:
Worcester

Read the debate in Hansard here.