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Republic lodges complaint against Prince Charles's health charity 20th Mar 2010
Republic has lodged a complaint with the Charity Commission against the Prince's Foundation for Integrated health, raising questions of independence, damage to its reputation and the possible appearance of conflict of interest. [read more]
Election candidates challenged to add name to Democracy Pledge in run up to polling day 18th Mar 2010
In response to the collapse in public confidence in Britain's politics Republic has issued a challenge to all election candidates to sign up to their Democracy Pledge, setting out 7 key principles of democratic government. [read more]
Republic warns Charles to keep away from politics following 'broken Britain' remarks 18th Mar 2010
Republic has today called on Prince Charles to back off from commenting on political issues following remarks he made about anti-social and violent behaviour. [read more]
Commons vote gives green light to Charles lobbying: Republic 3rd Mar 2010
Republic has condemned a vote in the Commons last night to amend freedom of information rules, effectively ensuring complete secrecy for Prince Charles' political lobbying. [read more]
Republic condemns government plans to increase royal secrecy as more than 80 MPs oppose move 26th Feb 2010
Republic has today condemned the government's decision to go ahead with introducing greater secrecy for the royal family as part of its review of Freedom of Information rules. [read more]
April fools must have come early with suggestion Queen takes lead on economy 10th Feb 2010
Suggestions from a handful of economists that the Queen could play an active role in defending Britain against future recession have been met with derision from republicans. [read more]
Monarchy cannot be off limits to PM's constitutional reform debate: Republic 2nd Feb 2010
Republic has cautiously welcomed Gordon Brown's promise of a debate on Britain's outdated constitution, but has called for there to be no areas or institutions that are off-limits, saying that the monarchy must be included in any future debate. [read more]
Republic welcomes Lords report on powers of PM 29th Jan 2010
Republic has today welcomed a report from the Lords constitution committee calling for the prime minister to be more accountable. [read more]
Charles and Boris must come clean on royal letters 27th Jan 2010
Republic has backed calls for correspondence between Prince Charles and London Mayor Boris Johnson to be made public under Freedom of Information rules. [read more]
Human Rights call on royal succession welcome but should go much further: Republic 18th Jan 2010
Republic has welcomed a call from the parliamentary committee on human rights for the government to accept proposed amendments to the rules of royal succession - but said they clearly must go further. [read more]
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