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Outrage after UK PM Starmer refuses to back cousin marriage ban
short by / on Monday, 12 January, 2026
Labour Party and PM Keir Starmer are facing growing criticism after refusing to support a Private Members' Bill that seeks to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK. The move has sparked strong reactions from opposition MPs, health experts and the public. The controversy has also triggered heated debate online, where critics claim the Labour Party is ignoring serious health concerns.
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