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2 Apr 2013

Republic challenges BBC over Prince William documentary

The democratic campaign group Republic has challenged the BBC over its role as what it describes as "propagandist-in-chief for the royal family".
24 Jan 2013

Royal succession bill debate 'a sad day for democracy', says Republic

The campaign group Republic has criticised Nick Clegg for “railroading” his succession bill through parliament without allowing a full debate on the monarchy.
19 Dec 2012

Queen’s cabinet visit reveals 'feudal heart' of UK politics, says Republic

The group Republic, which campaigns for democratic alternatives to the monarchy, has criticised the Queen’s visit to yesterday morning’s cabinet meeting.
16 Nov 2012

Are royals really poorer than minimum wage workers’ families?

In seeking once again to blame the poor for poverty, UK work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith has implied that several children of members of the royal family may be poorer than many living on the breadline with parents earning the minimum wage.
3 Jun 2012

Royal jubilee triggers biggest republican protest for decades

London has seen its biggest anti-monarchy demonstration in living memory in response to the celebrations of Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee.
1 Jun 2012

Christian group plan to 'celebrate justice' at anti-monarchy protests

Christians will join republican protests to call for a 'real jubilee' that celebrates justice, peace and the equality of all people as created in the image of God.
30 May 2012

Republicans plan 'biggest anti-monarchy protest in living memory'

British republicans of many faiths and none are preparing for a historic protest against the monarchy at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday.
30 May 2012

Alternative perspectives on the Jubilee
25 Apr 2012

Queen’s record in office ‘one of failure' says Republic

A new pamphlet published today (25 April) by the campaign group Republic says the Queen’s record in office has been one of failure.
7 Apr 2012

From 'Royal Maundy' to a real Maundy of equality

At present the symbolism of the Royal Maundy service in York ritualises economic inequality, the subservience of the Church to the Crown, and the sanctification of an unjust order, says Simon Barrow. Maybe a ritual re-ordering of it could help remind Christians, and the Established church, that we are called to oppose injustice and who who "act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus" (Acts 17.7)?

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