Replacing the monarchy with a democratic alternative - an elected head of state - will make a real difference to the country. It isn't the answer to every issue we face, but it will give us a better democracy and will solve some real problems. Other challenges will be easier to resolve in a fair and democratic way.

  • When Britain becomes a republic we will at last make sure that our nation's democratic values go right to the top.  We will change the political culture and our relationship with those in power.  Ordinary citizens will be able to take part in the process of choosing our head of state and even put themselves forward for the job.
  • Becoming a republic will put a stop to the royals' routine abuses of public money and their daily interference in our country's politics.  In a republic the Windsor family will be equal citizens too, with the same rights to take part in the political process as the rest of us, but no special access or privileged status.
  • A move to a republic will give us the chance to re-balance power between government, parliament and the people.  By getting rid of the Crown we can put limits on what our government can do without the support of parliament - and put limits on what parliament can do without the clear support of the people.
  • A republic will give us an effective head of state, someone chosen by us to referee the political process and champion the interests of the British people.
  • A democratic Britain will also give a huge boost to 'brand Britain'.  Our nation's image abroad will be of the modern, confident and forward looking country we really are.  As VisitBritain says in their guide to promoting Britain, we can avoid the cliché-ridden imagery of the past and promote our heritage as a living part of a dynamic, positive and modern nation.

Our best traditions

Becoming a republic solves some immediate problems - but it also gives the people the power to continue making Britain a more democratic and fairer place to live.

Our republic will be built on our best traditions and most noble ideas.  Our heritage and history will remain with royal palaces (that are already owned and paid for by the taxpayer) open all year for tourists.  This campaign is about building on the best of what we already have, taking our political institutions and making them genuinely democratic and there for the people, not the few.

Pomp and pageantry

There is no reason why ceremonies and traditions like Trooping the Colour or change of the guard at Buckingham Palace need to go. Republics often keep these traditions alive, but they become a symbol of our heritage, not a reminder of hereditary wealth and privilege. What we keep and what we get rid of is entirely up to us, decisions we can make through more democratic institutions.

 

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Thank you for visiting the website. Here's the plan.

Public opinion has shifted dramatically over recent years, with a third now wanting the monarchy gone. Fewer than 20% are excited by the royals, while most people are on the fence and open to persuasion.

Republic has been growing louder and stronger since the coronation.

Now is the time to keep building, campaigning and persuading, and you're part of that plan.

By becoming a member for as little as £4 a month you can be part of that growing movement for change.

Here's the plan.

Our strategy is simple enough - but it's going to take a lot of hard work. Republic is ready for the challenge, you can do your bit by joining today.

Republic's focus is on building the movement by drawing in the support of those who already agree, while also campaigning to persuade the next 20% to support a democratic alternative to the monarchy.

As the polls shift further in our favour - and they will - our attention will turn to putting pressure on politicians to give us a referendum on the issue. It's a referendum we know we can win when the time is right.

By becoming a member of Republic you will help the campaign grow, to ensure we can shift those polls.

The politicians don't even have to agree with a republic - they just need to know that a referendum is necessary because popular support for the monarchy has vanished.

Republic's strategy is to drive public opinion and use that shift in support to pressure politicians. This has to be an issue led by ordinary voters, and the MPs will follow.

Your membership makes all the difference.

To build the movement and persuade the next 20% we need to keep doing two things: Make a lot of noise and engage in serious debate. We make noise to attract attention to the issue, with protests, media work, digital content and much more. And we use the media, social media, video and events to engage with the public in a serious debate about the monarchy and the democratic alternative.

That's it! We know from experience that most people are open to persuasion. We need to keep making that noise and engaging in debate to see the polls shift.

And that's where you come in.

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