Republicans promise major protests at coronation of King Charles
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September and was formally proclaimed King two days later. However, his coronation is yet to take place,…
I was arrested after asking “who elected him?” at the proclamation of King Charles
I had not planned to protest today. To be honest, I'm tired and lacking in energy after not being well lately. And I am not some sort of heroic campaigner…
£28 million on the jubilee is a kick in the guts during a cost of living crisis
This week, bunting is going up, lemon and amaretti trifles are being assembled, and street parties being organised in preparation for the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - marking…
Green Party slammed by own members over ‘royalist grovelling’ in social media posts
The Green Party of England and Wales has a longstanding position in opposition to the monarchy. Its policy currently states that the party supports a position where 'no person shall…
Republicans plan anti-monarchy rally to coincide with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Campaigners are planning a rally for a republican Scotland to coincide with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The rally, coordinated by republican group Our Republic, will take place on Calton Hill…
Royalty have no place in our society
Everyone from constitutional nerds to young professionals seems to pride themselves on enforcing the democratic process; from the major questions of our generation like Brexit, through to voting on what…
Scottish Young Greens threw a tea party for the Queen today. Here’s why.
At some point today (around according to the Telegraph), Elizabeth Windsor will become the longest reigning monarch in British history. The Scottish Young Greens heard that she’d be in Edinburgh…
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The Queen was not fit to be our Head of State during this debate. But what will we do with the castles?
It's time to start planning new uses for our Scottish palaces. Buckingham Palace, which, due to the embarrassing state of Britain is somehow still a relevant institution in this day…
Green leader Natalie Bennett gently trolls the Royal Baby
How does the leader of the largest republican party in Britain respond to the birth of a royal baby? By congratulating all two thousand of the day's new parents and…
Securitise the Queen
Image: Doug Wheller Brett Scott is a writer and consultant working in alternative finance and financial activism. He blogs at and tweets as Times of economic stress call for creative…