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Scottish MP's will loose seats if they vote for homosexual marriage

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Several prominent MSPs could lose their seats over their support for same-sex marriage, a campaign group has warned. In ten constituencies, the number of people who are against gay marriage is greater than the MSPs' respective majorities, according to a list produced by Scotland for Marriage. Three senior MSPs from the Scottish National Party appear on the list - Gil Paterson , Sandra White and Marco Biagi - along with the former Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray. Democracy A spokesman from Scotland for Marriage said the analysis is "merely democracy in action" and is not a threat. "MSPs need to pay heed to what we are saying and our supporters will not be frightened to demonstrate their feelings at the next election. And for some, their votes could be decisive", he said. "Our members are exercising their democratic rights and MSPs should have the decency to meet and listen to those who don't share their views", he added. Fiona McLeod MSP appe...