Labour leader David Shearer. File photo / Mark Mitchell
Labour leader David Shearer. File photo / Mark Mitchell
Labour leader David Shearer has revealed his support for gay marriage, following a historic declaration in favour of the move from US President Barack Obama.
In a Twitter post this morning, Mr Shearer gave support in principle for gay marriage being legalised in New Zealand.
However, he stopped short ofoffering "formal support" for the move.
"I fully support marriage equality in principle but would like to see the detail of any legislation before giving formal support," his post said.
In a later clarification, Mr Shearer said he personally supported marriage equality.
However, it marks a step forward from the policies of the Helen Clark-led Labour administration, which refused to consider legislation allowing gay marriage.
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman said he supported gay marriage.