England and Wales ‘one step closer to ending child marriage’ after MP vote

Second reading of bill to ban marriage for under-18s receives cross-party support

A ban on child marriage in England and Wales came a step closer Friday with cross-party support for a new bill in the House of Commons.

The marriage and civil partnership (minimum age) bill had its second reading in parliament, with government and opposition MPs supporting the private member's bill brought by Conservative MP Pauline Latham.