Labour for a Republic has published its Campaign Guide which sets out reforms that our Labour government could, and should, take if it wants to create a fairer and more democratic society.
The Guide does not propose that Labour should abolish the monarchy at the moment – it argues the need for a serious debate on what sort of society we want and what sort of head of state that would need. Instead it proposes a set of reforms, all of which should attract wide political support, which would pave the way to a more equal society.
Labour must, it argues, recognise the public’s changing views of the monarchy. Amongst those under the age of 50, polls have shown a majority preferring an elected head of state. In London and in Scotland, and amongst past Labour voters, there is more support for an elected head of state than for a continuation of the monarchy.
The Campaign Guide can be downloaded here.