@Labour4Republic

Campaigning to build the broadest possible support across the Labour Party to adopt a policy of replacing the monarchy with an elected head of state.

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We are building a republican movement in the Labour Party. Generating a debate which needs to happen. Join us: labourforarepublic.org.uk/jo…
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Labour for a Republic is very active at conference, come say hello and take a booklet.
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At Labour conference, 99% of people have voted that the king should not be allowed to impose charges on Merseyside
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Brian Leishman’s EDM 482 on £370m cost of refurbishing Buckingham Palace needs more support. But will a refurbished Labour government get to grips with the bigger problem – how we control the monarchy’s costs and ensure transparency.
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Most people can name the Prime minister. Far fewer can explain how Britain’s consitituon actually works. Yet it shapes almost every political decision make in the country. 1/7
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Whether you’re intrested in electoral reform, devolution, House of Lords reform, or the role of the head of state, they’re all part of a bigger question: How should Britain be governed? 6/7
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Constitutional reform isn’t about politicians. It’s about making sure our institutions are fit for the future. 7/7
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Should anyone be born into public power? In Britain, one role still is. We say opportunity should be based on merit, not birth or family background, yet the head of state is not elected or chosen thriugh ability- it is inherited.
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Value for money The Royal Family often speaks about charity and public service. That’s why transparency and accountability matter. If charities linked to royal patronage face questions, the public deserves answers. 1/3
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Public institutions should be held to the highest standards. That applies to government. It applies to parliament. And it should apply to institutions connected to the monarchy. 2/3
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A modern democracy requires scrutiny, not deference. Value for money means transparency. Accountability means answering questions. No institution should be above either. What do you think? 3/3
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“A head of state we choose” 1/6 The UK elects MPs The UK elects councillors The UK elects Mayors Yet our head of state is chosen by birth Should that change?
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5/6 Being pro-democracy isn’t anti British It’s believing that political power should come from the people.
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6/6 Do you think Britain should have an elected head of state?
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