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A public meeting in Belfast has been told same-sex marriage could be introduced in Northern Ireland through Westminster.
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill said in the absence of devolution London can provide an alternative route for new laws.
However, she stressed her preferred option was to get the Assembly back up and running and legislate locally.
Speaking outside the meeting, she responded to claims her party had failed to secure a commitment on marriage equality during recent power-sharing talks...
Sinn Féin to hold LGBT public meeting https://t.co/uYVx7b5pEd .@mfearonsf pic.twitter.com/6FOSu6sYpx
— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) March 6, 2018
People who attended the meeting spoke with Q Radio afterwards.
Kevin Henry said if Sinn Fein is prepared to accept Westminster voting on marriage equality the party should also back abortion law reform from London...
Reaction - Damian McKevitt on marriage equality for NI through London...Full story, hourly bulletins from 6am 2/2 pic.twitter.com/luA1vRjIEk
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) March 8, 2018
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