The MP said he had received hundreds of letters from those in support or against the bill, with all the letters passionately arguing valid points which have been taken into his consideration ahead of today’s vote.
In an open letter Mr Kawczynski said: “I understand and fully appreciate that there may be many who do not share in my views. My decision however is one of principle which I have come to after a long period of reflection – I do not believe same sex marriage will undermine the union of a man and a woman.”
MPs will this evening have a free vote on whether to support David Cameron’s plans to bring in gay marriage, after debating all afternoon. The Prime Minister is expected to win the vote with the help of the Lib Dems and Labour, but the issue has split his party.
More than 150 Conservative MPs are expected to defy the Prime Minister and vote against the bitterly controversial Bill.
Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski is joined by Telford’s Labour MP David Wright in supporting the Bill, whilst other Shropshire Conservatives – Owen Paterson, Mark Pritchard and Philip Dunne are against.
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