Queer right: England and Wales

After such an embarassing performance over Iraq, it seems Tony Blair's decided to start acting (somewhat) like a real Labour PM.

New recognition of same-sex partnerships, as described in tabled legislation. Details here.

Strangely, they've excluded hetero common-law couples...wassup wid dat?

Mesdames et Messieurs

Je vous présente l'hymne national du Canada:

O Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Not a day goes by that I don't thank gawd for having been given the privilege of becoming Canadian.