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Minister ties knot with partner MP sets civil ceremony precedent
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Treasury Minister Angela Eagle has become the first female MP to tie the knot in a civil partnership.Treasury Minister Angela Eagle has become the first female MP to tie the knot in a civil partnership.
The Labour MP for Wallasey and Maria Exall, her partner of 18 years, made the commitment at Southwark Register Offices in south London.The Labour MP for Wallasey and Maria Exall, her partner of 18 years, made the commitment at Southwark Register Offices in south London.
Ms Eagle, 47, was involved in bringing in the Labour government's Civil Partnerships Act of 2004.Ms Eagle, 47, was involved in bringing in the Labour government's Civil Partnerships Act of 2004.
Ms Eagle's twin sister Maria said: It's been great, everyone was very pleased and they are very much in love."Ms Eagle's twin sister Maria said: It's been great, everyone was very pleased and they are very much in love."
About 50 guests witnessed the ceremony and were heading to Ms Eagle's home for a reception.About 50 guests witnessed the ceremony and were heading to Ms Eagle's home for a reception.
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Further celebrations were planned for a Clapham pub, where Commons Leader Harriett Harman was expected to be among the guests. Further celebrations were planned for a Clapham pub, where Commons Leader Harriet Harman was expected to be among the guests.
Ms Harman announced her colleague's engagement at the TUC Congress in Brighton earlier this month.Ms Harman announced her colleague's engagement at the TUC Congress in Brighton earlier this month.
Ms Eagle met Ms Exall, a BT engineer, at the Peckham Labour Party.Ms Eagle met Ms Exall, a BT engineer, at the Peckham Labour Party.
Ms Eagle, who has been the MP for Wallasey since 1992, is the only openly gay woman in the House of Commons.Ms Eagle, who has been the MP for Wallasey since 1992, is the only openly gay woman in the House of Commons.
Shadow business secretary Alan Duncan became the first Tory MP to enter into a civil partnership in July, when he wed his partner, James Dunseath.Shadow business secretary Alan Duncan became the first Tory MP to enter into a civil partnership in July, when he wed his partner, James Dunseath.