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Calls for UK to end its 'embarrassing' involvement in the Commonwealth

IT is “embarrassing” the UK is still involved in the Commonwealth and should step back from it, activists have suggested.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

'Astonishing': Campaigners slate plans for taxpayer-funded Queen memorial

DEDICATING public funds to a memorial for the late Queen in Scotland is “an astonishing display of misplaced priorities”, campaigners have said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2024

Calls for 'serious' monarchy debate in UK Parliament after 'game-changing' poll

A SERIOUS “grown-up” debate about the future of the monarchy must happen in the UK Parliament after a poll showed support has fallen below 50…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

'Cronyism with a crown on top': Camilla's Scottish honour condemned

REPUBLICANS have hit out at the announcement that King Charles has bestowed Scotland’s highest honour upon his wife Camilla, with the move being…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

Pro-republic campaigners seek Holyrood support for abolishing monarchy lobbying

REPUBLICAN campaigners are preparing to seek parliamentary support for abolishing exemptions in Scottish law which have been made for the royal…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023

SNP's stance on monarchy 'must be debated at future conference', campaigners say

A REPUBLICAN campaign group has insisted the SNP’s position on the monarchy must be debated at a future party conference after leadership…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023

Petition to strip royal loopholes from Scottish laws becomes Holyrood's most popular

A PETITION demanding the Scottish Government abolish royal exceptions and adaptations to legislation has become the most popular on Holyrood's…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2023

Thousands sign Scottish petition against monarchy's secret lobbying

ALMOST 4000 people have signed a petition calling for the abolition of adaptations and exemptions to legislation requested by the monarchy.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2023

World media queues up to speak to Scots republicans after arrest – but 'silence' in UK

AFTER one of their members was arrested for an anti-monarchy protest in Edinburgh, the international media has been queuing up to speak to the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2022

'Laughable': BBC accused of ignoring need for 'alternative views' on the monarchy

THE idea that the BBC has stuck to its obligations under its Royal Charter through coverage of the monarchy is “laughable”, The National has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2022