Labour for a Republic’s Campaign Guide
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 […]
What people think about the monarchy
There have been monarchs and monarchies in the British Isles for more than a millennium and much of the history we are taught is about the exploits of kings and queens. The existence of the monarchy is part of our national psyche – for centuries, most people have accepted it as being as much a […]
Labour for a Republic publishes its ‘Guide for Candidates’
Labour for a Republic argues that Labour, and its candidates, must recognise the case for reforming the nature of our head of state and it has proposed a number of steps which the next Labour government should take. Its ‘Guide for Candidates’, however, makes it clear that nothing is more important than a Labour victory. […]
Professor Hakim Adi joins Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP and Graham Smith for Labour Conference discussion
Labour for a Republic will be hosting our yearly fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in October. Read our press release below for more information: Professor Hakim Adi will join Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP and Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, as a guest speaker at a meeting in Liverpool on ‘Slavery, Colonialism and the Monarchy’. […]
Labour republicans ask Starmer and Reeves to reconsider Sovereign Grant process
In the wake of King Charles’s projected 45% funding rise being revealed, Labour for a Republic, has today written to Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves demanding that the Sovereign Grant, a legacy of the coalition government, be reconsidered. Read our letter below for more information: Dear Keir and Rachel, […]
Rail workers or Royals – Who most deserves an inflation-busting pay rise?
Labour for a Republic is showing its opposition to the ludicrous 45% increase in Royal funding that is likely to soon go through, asking, why aren’t key workers the ones getting the pay rise? Read our press release below for more information: Campaign group Labour for a Republic are calling on the Labour Party to […]
King puts Monarchy’s interests before those of Scotland
Labour for a Republic is today reaffirming its opposition to Charles’s Scottish Coronation on July 5th. Representatives of the group will also be joining Republic’s protest at the event, with all Labour republicans welcome to join! Read our press release below for more information: King Charles has been accused of holding an extravagant publicity stunt […]
Labour can restore honour to the honours system
With Keir Starmer’s public assertion that he will not issue a resignation honours list, should he become Prime Minister, Labour for a Republic is calling for an end to the resignation honours system, especially in light of recent manoeuvres by the disgraced ex-PM, Boris Johnson. Read our press release below for more information: Campaign group […]
Labour voters say the taxpayer shouldn’t pay for the coronation
The coronation is only a few days away. With Labour for a Republic gathering its members to protest the event, we’re shining a light on the lack of public support for using public money on such an unnecessary display of pomp and pageantry. Please read our press release below for more information: Campaign group Labour […]
A letter to Meg Hillier and Rachel Reeves
With recent articles by The Guardian putting Royal finances back into the spotlight, Labour for a Republic has contacted the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeve and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Meg Hillier to ask whether the next Labour government will properly scrutinise Royal finances. Read our press release and the full letter below for […]
