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If aliens landed on earth, they would laugh at our ludicrous system based on historic birth-right. Abolishing the monarchy will allow us to have a fairer and more open form of government.

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Comment & Analysis

Charles: don't confront litterers, you'll get "stabbed"

Charles has waded into the "broken Britain" debate by warning children they'd be "stabbed" if they confronted... [read more]

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Republic's election campaign: tell us your questions to candidates

The 2010 general election is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested political battles for a... [read more]

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Referendum? Bring it on!

I'm surprised by the number of times people say to me "If you had a referendum on the monarchy tomorrow,... [read more]

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Abolition of Lords could leave Queen dangerously exposed

In today's Sunday Times it has been reported that Jack Straw is drawing up plans to abolish the House... [read more]

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Tories to put public spending online, but will they include the monarchy?

The Conservatives today vowed to publish online every item of government spending over £25,000. According... [read more]

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In the news

Election candidates challenged to add name to Democracy Pledge in run up to polling day

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

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]