Legislation allowing gay people to hold civil partnerships in places of worship could be derailed by a group of Tory MPs and peers.

Senior Liberal Democrats have described the threats as showing "reactionary" elements in the Tory party still remain.

Despite the Conservative Party's extensive modernisation project, and David Cameron stating at Tory conference that he supports gay marriage "because I am a Conservative," nine MPs have signed an early day motion calling to repeal changes that allow gay people to get a civil partnership in places of worship.  Read more