Republicans accept challenge while monarchists opt for easy life
July 3rd, 2009 | Graham Smith
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 spend millions changing the stamps and coins and re-branding everything in the country, so it’s better to leave well alone. Others seem to think every piece of legislation ever written would have to be amended.
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Tags: constitution, monarchists
Posted in A future republic, Constitutional reform, Monarchy myths | 14 Comments »
Monarchists must show some respect for Britain
June 30th, 2009 | Graham Smith
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.
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The Crown Estate myth
June 28th, 2009 | Graham Smith
In what can only be described as one of the most breathtakingly dishonest pieces of political spin to come out of the Buckingham palace press office the Queen will again tomorrow claim that the money she costs the taxpayer is offset by revenue from the Crown Estate.
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Tags: Crown Estate, finances
Posted in Monarchy myths, Republic & Campaigns, Royal Finances | 7 Comments »
Time to scrap the Civil List
June 28th, 2009 | James Gray
We say it time and time again: the cost of the monarchy is a secondary issue. If it was free, the cost to our democracy would still be too dear. But the the truth is that the royal finances are shrouded in secrecy, with millions of pounds being wasted each year. As our ICM poll revealed, the vast majority (monarchist and republican alike) believe the royal finances should be subject to the same scrutiny as MPs’ expenses.
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Tags: buckingham palace, civil list, costs, monarchy, royal finances, the queen
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A challenge to monarchists: tell us how the Queen protects us from tyranny
June 25th, 2009 | James Gray
We’re often told, on this Blog and elsewhere, that the monarchy is a bulwark against tyranny. The argument goes like this: The Queen is a stabilising influence, completely impartial and above the political fray. As such, she acts as a safeguard against politicians holding on to power against the wishes of the people.
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Tags: constitution, monarchism, safeguards, tyranny
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Don’t take away our monarchy
June 23rd, 2009 | Matthew Abel
I am a Monarchist, and I accept your challenge to provide my reasons for a Royal Britain. You seem like intelligent, articulate people and I can’t wait to hear your arguments for a Republican future.
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