UKIP councillor blames storms and floods on gay marriage

A UKIP councillor has blamed the recent storms and heavy floods across Britain on the Government's decision to legalise gay marriage.

David Silvester said the prime minister had acted "arrogantly against the Gospel".

In a letter to his local paper he said he had warned David Cameron the legislation would result in "disaster".

UKIP said Mr Silvester's views were "not the party's belief" but defended his right to state his opinions.

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My first reaction to the title was "what on earth?!" but I now realise he's talking from a religious perspective. A surprising statement, but fair enough I guess.

"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi

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