Republic Campaign
Republic is a membership-based pressure group calling for the monarchy to be replaced with an elected head of state and for the adoption of a new republican constitution.

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Monarchists must show some respect for Britain
30 Jun 2009, 11:07 pm
Help us analyse the royal finance report
29 Jun 2009, 11:52 am
The Crown Estate myth
28 Jun 2009, 10:46 am
Time to scrap the Civil List
28 Jun 2009, 9:05 am
A challenge to monarchists: tell us how the Queen protects us from tyranny
25 Jun 2009, 10:46 am
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Tim Sharp

Tim Sharp What do we republicans want from our head of state ? I want the head of state to be electable (and unelectable) by the people but not to be a party politician (no recycled prime ministers). I want to be able to petition the head of state to trigger debates and referenda when a cause becomes popular enough. I want a head of state whose costs compare well broadly with other heads of state of similar sized countries. What qualities and powers do you think you would like to see from a head of state ?

Johanna Arola

Johanna Arola Quote from the BBC live feed from Wimbledon: "Not a seat to be seen anywhere on Centre - except in the Royal Box, where's there's a line of eight sitting empty. Maybe they're keeping them free should Lizzy break the habit of a lifetime and fancy a Friday afternoon without the corgis." ;-) (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8131864.stm)

Source: news.bbc.co.uk
So tight, this match. If Roddick keeps serving like he has - but he isn't, Murray suddenly reading those brutal firecrackers like Peter and Jane. Stretching forehand - it's clipped the tape and flown over, and when Roddick flays a forehand wide, Murray has three break points. ...
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A common argument from monarchists is that changing to a republic would all be too complicated. Too much like hard work, they say. They ask “what would the country be called?” as if that’s the killer blow to our cause. Some even suggest - quite bizarrely - that we’d have to spe
Janet
Janet
I think the United Republic of Great Britain & Northern Ireland sounds good.
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Source: www.republic.org.uk
Republic's very first Activist Day will be held at the Resource Centre, Holloway Road, London on Saturday September 19th.
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Republic Campaign It's "share" and "like" Friday... share and like this page and all things Republic on your Facebook profile.

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Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Michael White: Like everything else nowadays, 'the firm' faces a rolling opinion poll every day
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Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
I was messing around on the internet the other day when I noticed a shop in Glasgow was selling inflatable crocodile riders for just 69p. They’re called crocodile “riders”, I discovered, because they’re sturdy enough for children to ride them across the swimming pool. ...
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Source: www.mirror.co.uk
The day after the Queen’s £41.5million annual spending was revealed, 48 Members of the Scottish Parliament boycotted her appearance in the Holyrood legislature.
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Republic Campaign Republic Scotland meetings set for August 4th and 5th. Details at www.republic.org.uk/whatson

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Source: www.republic.org.uk
Joining Republic is one of the most effective ways of supporting the movement for a more democratic Britain.
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Republic Campaign Republic is looking for a new Treasurer to join the Board of Directors... if you have relevant experience and are keen to make an important contribution to the campaign please get in touch.

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:-)
Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson Thought for the day... if the Crown Estate is the hereditary property of the Monarch, why didn't Edward VIII take it with him when he abdicated?

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Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
A detailed itinerary was issued at the start of April but a Green MSP, Patrick Harvie, used yesterday to move constituency office.
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Indeed... the hypocrisy is breathtaking.
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Republic Campaign We're planning a volunteer day for Republic supporters who want to get more involved in the campaign. We're going to have workshops and masterclasses on a range of issues, such as FOI and e-campaigning ... What other campaigning activities would you like to explore?

Pauline
Pauline
How about tips/strategies/experiences for talking to school groups?
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Republic Campaign
Thanks for al your suggestions - the Activist Day is now confirmed for September 19 in London. Details at http://www.republic.org.uk/activistday. See you there!
Ally Jones

Ally Jones I understand why we have a government and that i have to contribute financially to that, for the benefit of all. But why do i have to contribute financially to the monarchy? If this country is a democracy then only the people who want a Monarchy should contribute. I can't afford a house and i drive an 11yr old car, but i am expected to pay for Charles to go on holiday or to protect Andrews already spoilt children while they are on holiday. It makes me sick and outrages my sense of fairness!!! When i was a single mum, i did a lot of voluntary work so that i wasn't just sitting around claiming benefits, I don't remember being given a huge house to live in for my efforts!!!

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Source: www.theglobeandmail.com
65 per cent of Canadians thought the ties to the Crown should be severed once Queen dies.
Jonathan
Jonathan
sever them here aswell
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Republic Campaign Would you like to join Republic's board of directors? The board sets broad strategy and oversees the financial management of Republic. Candidates with experience in campaigning, fundraising or governance would be particularly welcome - but this is not essential. If you're a committed republican and can make weekend meetings in central London every two months then email g.smith@republic.org.uk for more information.

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Republic Campaign We're looking for volunteers to help us improve Republic and republicanism entries on Wikiedia... let me know if you're interested or get editing at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_(political_organisation)

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Hi Andrew

I'm sure you can. Could you drop an email to me at g.smith@republic.org.uk and I can give you more info on what we're looking for.

Cheers... Read More

Graham
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Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watch A Prince for Wales?
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Republic Campaign
BBC steps up its propaganda for the royals. You can make a complaint via http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/
Janet
Janet
done it.
Chris Bennett

Chris Bennett Another argument the monarchists hold onto dearly is the commonwealth our monarchy presides over. I don't think it'll be that much longer before Australia goes republic, and when it does I think we could see the republican movements gaining momentum in other commonwealth states as well. We just need a catalyst.... Come on Aussies start the ball rolling!

Republic Campaign

Republic Campaign On the radio yesterday Ingrid Seward of Majesty magazine dismissively asked if we should have Jonathan Ross as president - she thinks we can do no better than Charles Windsor or his mum. Who would you like as the first British president?

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It’s been a busy few days for Republic and an excellent opportunity for us to get on the airwaves and into the papers to make the case for a republic. What has struck me as I’ve debated with various monarchists is what a low opinion they have of the British people. The two most common [
Chris
Chris
I've been arguing for republicanism with monarchists on the guardian. And whilst I'm doing my level best to keep the tone civil and informative, the monarchists have been anything but civil, and at times resorting to abuse, lol!
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Republic Campaign
It's a good sign that they're losing the argument.
Janet
Janet
if the monarchists do not have a valid reason for Charles to be head of state then maybe, just maybe, the end is in sight.
Tim Sharp

Tim Sharp "I fear, however, that our grandchildren will not care very much about whether in these early decades of the twenty-first century we managed to sustain twentieth century-style economic growth based on the combustion of fossil fuels." Charles Windsor 11th June 2009

Charles and Camilla’s trip to Japan, Bruinei and Indonesia cost £655,675

£33,400 20-21 May 2008, Northolt Airport to Belfast City, Charter flight (309.6 miles one way) Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall (Paco republic website)

Hmm ... double standards ?

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Source: www.thisislondon.co.uk
Princess Beatrice's university digs have cost the taxpayer £250,000, it was revealed today.
Janet
Janet
would they have spent so much if it came out of their pocket? Doubt it, but its ok for the tax payer to foot the bill.
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Republic Campaign
Eddie... have you looked at our website. Details of what we believe the monarchy costs - £187m a year!

It's just headline figures of course - more detailed accounts are impossible until the government starts coming clean on what we're spending.
Richard Ineson

Richard Ineson Off with their heads.

Paul Anthony Bailey

Paul Anthony Bailey i love to hear all the news reports on the royal family.how they cost us so little in terms of expenditure.how if britain did not have a monarchy we'd have had the nightmare of thatcher or blair as president.how our kingdom is wonderful and we dont have the divisions and capitalist obsessions of the united states.all true.i totally agree.but in all this debating we are still forgetting the facts.monarchy is morally indefensible.im not out to kill off the royals and can see they are good for tourism and tradition but slavery is slavery,and freedom brings with it no guarantees.

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Republic Campaign
they're not good for tourism.
Chris
Chris
Paul, the idea of a president Blair, Thatcher, Brown etc etc is one fabricated by the monarcists to keep the republican movement at bay, they know it frightens people. In a republic our presidents would be elected.
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Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Palace officials spent £250,000 renovating an apartment in St James Palace for Princess Beatrice to stay in while she is at university, it has been reported.
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Republic Campaign
nice to see Telegraph quoting Republic...
Janet
Janet
what a waste of money. the monarchy claim they need more money, but they obviously have no idea how to spend OUR money wisely.
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Source: www.independent.co.uk
You can see what Sir Alan Reid, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, had in mind when he broke down the annual cost of the monarchy to a per capita basis in presenting the Royal Family's accounts to us yesterday. Only 69p a year for all that history, we were supposed to think.
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Source: www.google.com
LONDON (AP) — Public funding for Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family cost British taxpayers the equivalent of 69 pence (US$1.14) each last year, according to accounts published Monday.
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Source: www.independent.co.uk
You can see what Sir Alan Reid, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, had in mind when he broke down the annual cost of the monarchy to a per capita basis in presenting the Royal Family's accounts to us yesterday. Only 69p a year for all that history, we were supposed to think.