Guests at the event argued for the abolishment of the monarchy.
Dozens gathered to hear the case for a British republic at a fringe event branded the ‘naughtiest’ at theGuests at the meeting on Saturday evening – attended by Labour MP Richard Burgon – were warned against a future with a ‘white privileged male’ as head of state following the ascension of King Charles.
Regarding the discussion of abolishing the monarchy, he added: ‘That’s not the view of the Labour Party frontbench, that’s not the view of myself or Keir Starmer.’ Instead, she said: ‘Our job is to persuade people gradually, which is working as the tide is moving slowly and in a republican direction, until such a time there’s a majority of people also want to open up the whole issue, have a proper discussion about it.’
‘I think these are still legitimate matters of inquiry. And people who respect the Queen’s service… can still hold these views. It’s not an insult to anybody. It’s a legitimate discussion in a democratic society.’The fringe event took place on Saturday
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