At oral question time in the Lords on September 9, Alistair Lexden asked the government why it opposed the extension of civil partnerships to two siblings living together in a stable and loving relationship in property which they owned jointly. The discussion focused mainly on inheritance tax and its implications for sibling couples.
Follow the link to the exchanges in the Lords…. Hansard
There was considerable coverage of Alistair Lexden’s comments in the press the following day, including in the Daily Mail.