Most European countries have moved on from the monarchy.

They didn’t collapse- they became more democratic.

So why is the UK still holding on?

The monarchy “isn’t free tradition” it’s publicly funded power with limited accountability.

In a modern democracy does that still make sense?

An illegal dump with 25,000 tonnes of rubbish is blighting lives in Wigan- with rats, fires and toxic conditions reported.

Part of the land is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, the King’s private estate.

A system where land can sit like this- with no clear accountability- isn't working.

In most modern democracies, those representing the country’s internationally are accountable to the public.
The UK still relies on inheritance.

This isn’t about one visit or one individual.
It’s about the system.

That means one of the UK’s most important diplomatic roles is carried out without any public mandate.

But Britain’s Head of State is not elected.
The King holds this role by birth not by democratic choice.

State visits matter
They shape relationships between countries and signals how the UK presents itself to the world.

Charles III is hosting a state visit from a Nigeria’s President– representing the UK in a major diplomatic moment.

We are building a republican movement in the Labour Party.

Generating a debate which needs to happen.

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