Our Republic (Scotland)
| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Type | Advocacy group |
| Purpose | Scottish republicanism |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh |
Convenor | Tristan Gray |
| Website | ourrepublic |
Our Republic is a political campaign for a Scottish republic.
Formation
The organisation was formed in 2021 by activists from a mix of Scottish political parties, with members having roots in Scotland, England, Ireland, Canada, the United States of America, and Lithuania.[1][2] The following year, it was revealed by polling that Scottish support for the monarchy stood at 45%.[3]
Activity
The organisation launched a petition to call for the political oaths sworn by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to be made to the Scottish people rather than the monarchy, after several MSPs said that they were taking the oath under protest. The petition was backed by MSP Emma Roddick and Scottish Green Party leader Patrick Harvie.[4]
Our Republic expressed solidarity with calls in Jamaica for the United Kingdom to apologise for the monarchy's historic role in the slave trade, and for Jamaica's plans to abolish the monarchy and become a republic.[5]
The organisation planned an anti-monarchy rally to coincide with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on 4 June 2022 on Calton Hill, Edinburgh,[6] with MP Tommy Sheppard speaking.[7][8][9]
See also
References
- ↑ "Fighting for a Scottish republic – royal scandals highlight problems of monarchies". 25 April 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "After the reign: What next for the Royal family?". 28 February 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Scottish support for monarchy falls to 45%, poll reveals". 15 May 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Should MSPs pledge allegiance to The Queen? New petition calls for Holyrood oaths to be changed". 24 March 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Scottish republicans wish Jamaica 'best of luck' in abolishing monarchy". 15 July 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Republicans plan anti-monarchy rally to coincide with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee". 21 May 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Edinburgh rally to offer a republican alternative to Jubilee Scotland". 30 May 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ "Platinum Jubilee: Flotilla among Scotland's weekend celebrations". 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ↑ "Reporting Scotland Evening News: 04/06/2022". 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
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