London Mayor Advocates Gay Marriage

Boris Johnson, tagged as next Conservative leader, says everybody deserves a chance at getting hitched

Same-sex couples should not be denied the "happy state" of marriage, Boris Johnson, the London Mayor, has said.

Mr Johnson, who is a favourite to be the next Conservative leader, said he supports more marriage in society regardless of people's sexual orientation.

He made the remarks in a new video for the Out4Marriage campaign, as David Cameron faces a revolt from within his party over whether to bring in new laws legalising gay marriage.