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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
When material is released on the royals it is often heavily censored. Lownie says of the Lord Mountbatten case: “They tried to redact every single mention of the Royal Family in those 3,000 pages. Really innocent stuff: ‘Prince Philip came for tea,’ ‘Princess Elizabeth had her birthday party today’"
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MPs Bid to End ‘Royal Secrecy’ and Open the Crown Up to Scrutiny
Proposed bill would strip the King and his heirs of their blanket Freedom of Information exemptions — as royal biographer describes a decade of blocked requests and redactions
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🔴 MPs Bid to End ‘Royal Secrecy’ and Open the Crown Up to Scrutiny Proposed bill would strip the King and his heirs of their blanket Freedom of Information exemptions — as royal biographer describes a decade of blocked requests and redactions bylinetimes.com/2026/07/17/m...
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MPs Bid to End ‘Royal Secrecy’ and Open the Crown Up to Scrutiny
Proposed bill would strip the King and his heirs of their blanket Freedom of Information exemptions — as royal biographer describes a decade of blocked requests and redactions
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 27/06/2026
The royals’ core funding from UK taxpayers will double in a period of just three years – rising to almost £100m next year. The Government has made clear that the “golden ratchet” – the mechanism that stops the grant from coming down – will remain in place. inews.co.uk/news/royals-...
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The Royal Family has promised to stop wasting money. This is the proof it hasn't
Buckingham Palace is committed to its 'value-for-money' principle – even as taxpayer funding for the monarchy doubles
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Holyrood @holyroodmag.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"I take this oath only so that I can serve the people of Arbroath and Broughty Ferry - my first allegiance is, and always will be, the sovereign people of Scotland." New SNP MP Lara Bird takes the oath in the House of Commons.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 21/06/2026
Every step towards necessary transparency is a step towards obsolescence. Yet every revealed secret they cling to is a demonstration of why they need to go. There is no winning strategy that secures their future, only delays to securing real democracy. www.thenational.scot/news/2621412...
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King Charles's publication of tax bill 'will not restore public trust'
KING Charles' pledge to reveal his personal tax bill has been branded a "stalling tactic" by campaigners who are calling for more…
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 12/06/2026
Our AGM is on the 5th July and we are looking for new campaigners to join our committee team and drive the campaign going forward. Do you want to see a more democratic future for Scotland? Join us! Help us shape the Scotland that lies ahead. www.patreon.com/ourrepublic
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 14/05/2026
The charade of forcing elected representatives to swear and oath they don't believe in to a King who does not deserve it needs to end
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
For swearing in of MSPs, first John Swinney - who adds an SNP proviso before his oath about SNP allegiance to people of Scotland who are sovereign. Second, Malcolm Offord. Third, Anas Sarwar. Ross Greer also adds proviso for Greens ultimately to people of Scotland, "not king or crown", before oath
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 13/05/2026
Again we must endure the farce in which the Prime Minister hands the King a list of things he wants to do for the year. Which is then read out after a ludicrous parade of pomp and pageantry which includes the Monarch holding members of the Government hostage for the duration.
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Lesley Riddoch @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Tourists will love the ancient bling. Foreigners will love the pageantry. Royal watchers will lap it up. But for indy-supporting Scots, this rigmarole is just a powerful assertion of hierarchy, elite control and the unshakeable stranglehold of the past over 'modern' Britain. #KingsSpeech
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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 29/04/2026
“the mayor added that if he were to speak to Charles privately, he would ‘probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.’” ZOHRAN IS THE KING NOW
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 28/04/2026
The United Kingdom has sent an insult to all #NoKings protesters to pander to Trump
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 10/04/2026
Our Republic members, this is your chance to shape our priorities. With the election approaching, we’ve sent out a short survey to gather your views before we ask candidates to commit to key reforms. Check your email or Patreon to take part, or become a member now: patreon.com/ourrepublic
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 28/03/2026
#NoKings #YesEvenThatOne
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 19/02/2026
BREAKING - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew shared sensitive state information with the billionaire child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was arrested as he celebrated his 66th birthday. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office – live
The police raided Andrew’s Norfolk home this morning
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
From Buckingham Palace to the Titans of Silicon Valley. Why were the doors opened everywhere for a convicted sex offender? It still baffles. His money? His connections? Is it just a massive network effect?
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Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Epstein has, from beyond the grave, exposed the make-it-up-as-you-go-along nature of the monarchy and the House of Lords www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/con...
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Jeffrey Epstein has exposed the rotten state of the UK’s constitution
The late sex offender had a ruthless capacity for exploiting grifters
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Cathy Newman, "While we've been on air its been reported that police are to review an allegation" "That Jeffrey Epstein provided a woman to Andrew Windsor at the Royal Lodge for sexual purposes"
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 03/02/2026
Andrew Windsor still lives in a Royal Estate
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 02/02/2026
We are meant to be a modern democracy. How are we reduced to a Prime Minister pleading with a collection of unelected, unaccountable remnants of feudalism to expel one of their members from power? It's past time for this entire relic of our past to be put behind us.
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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I get that The Times wouldn't go near this with a million foot pole, but surely the "indelible stain" is on his mother's reign? His relationship with Epstein and alleged conduct happened when she was on the throne, and she funded most of his defence against and settlement with Virginia Guiffre.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 04/01/2026
The Monarchy isn't the only relic of British unaccountable power for life in our politics holding real power free of democratic oversight. Both the Monarchy and the a Lords need to go. Reform is not good enough.
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
A quieter morning so posting my Saturday read from the 10th day of Christmas on the Lord's a Leaping... How rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents - and why some now believe the upper house has got out of hand. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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‘We will grind you down’: how rogue peers became Labour’s toughest opponents
As Labour seeks abolition of hereditary peers, Tory-dominated House of Lords has inflicted near-record number of defeats on No 10
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 29/12/2025
Royal patronage is often presented as public service.
In reality, it’s symbolism without substance. The monarchy’s charitable role is largely limited to titles, appearances and photo opportunities. Symbolic generosity doesn’t keep people fed or housed. Real commitment does.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 21/12/2025
How easy it was to switch to media talking about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with his real name. Now do the rest of them.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 18/11/2025
It is a relief to see our media finally referring to "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor" rather than piling-on titles and pomp. It's about time this approach was the standard across our society. No more "sir" or "lord" or "prince" or "king". Everyone using their names as a society of equals.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 03/11/2025
Our Republic’s Treasurer, Tristan and Media & Comms Officer, Kiran, have co-written a piece in The National calling for a fairer, more democratic Scotland, one where no one is born to rule, and everyone is equal. Here's the link to read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 31/10/2025
The fate of Andrew is another reminder of how power and wealth has been allowed to make people unaccountable and treat the law as optional. His loss of titles is seen as the ultimate accountability - but real accountability would see him face a court room.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 31/10/2025
The fate of Andrew is another reminder of how power and wealth has been allowed to make people unaccountable and treat the law as optional. His loss of titles is seen as the ultimate accountability - but real accountability would see him face a court room.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
● Andrew Windsor remains 8th in the line of succession. ●King Charles III will privately fund his new living arrangements despite Andrew being very rich indeed ● Actually we don't know how wealthy Andrew is because his mother's will is sealed for 90+ years ● Sleep well serfs. ● Know your place.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 30/10/2025
Will Lloyd’s New Statesman essay doesn’t just criticise Prince Andrew, it exposes the system that shields him. The monarchy has learned how to protect its own interests, not ours. True democracy means no inherited privilege, no secrecy, and no one above the law.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 26/10/2025
Unelected power is dangerous. When leadership is inherited rather than earned, it puts society, justice, and democracy at risk. Power without accountability protects privilege, not people. It’s time to end unaccountable authority and build a fairer system where power serves the people.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 22/10/2025
This bill seeks to give Charles the power to unilaterally revoke titles. It should not be in the hands of a Monarch who does and does not keep their titles - it should be our democracy. Better yet, we should scrap the system of royal titles entirely. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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New law proposed to give King power to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom
York Central MP Rachael Maskell said it was time for Parliament to act on the issue.
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 20/10/2025
🚨NEW BLOGPOST🚨 Since the government can't seem to see it, I explain how and why a simple act of Parliament can bring the Andrew affair to the end - and why they should do it. joxleywrites.substack.com/p/parliament...
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Parliament vs The Prince
Why the government can, and should, end the Andrew affair
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 20/10/2025
Our Government could and should take action against Andrew. For too long our parliamentarians and Governments have been deferential to the crown. It's past time to put democracy first and call time to this family's entitlement and scandals. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Starmer faces fight with Jeremy Corbyn over Prince Andrew's titles
MPs, including Labour left-wingers Jeremy Corbyn and the Westminster leaders of the SNP and Plaid Cymru, want Parliament to pass legislation to formally remove Andrew’s titles
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 20/10/2025
"A short, sharp law — just a few lines — could declare that from its assent all Andrew’s titles, orders and honours are null and void, and henceforth the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew is now Mr Andrew Windsor." www.joxleywrites.jmoxley.co.uk/p/parliament...
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Parliament vs The Prince
Why the government can, and should, end the Andrew affair
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 19/10/2025
Andrew will still be referred to as a 'Prince', and his billionaire family will still cost the taxpayer £500 million every year. What kind of system would allow someone so demonstrably inappropriate to have such wealth and power? It's time to abolish the monarchy. 👉 greens.scot/AbolishTheMo...
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Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
The prince said he had made the decision because
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 19/10/2025
Prince Andrew has agreed not to use his titles, including Earl of Inverness. Inverness may be symbolically free, but the monarchy still holds all the power. If Inverness can lose a prince, Scotland can lose the monarchy.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 18/10/2025
There's good reason "No More Kings" is the shout against authoritarianism - because Kings are naturally opposed to freedom and democracy. Let's be rid of ours. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Events scheduled in more than 2,700 towns and cities, aligning behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
And people ask me why I'm a republican. What a joke.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
In addition to retaining the "prince" in his title, Prince Andrew remains (very aptly) a 'Vice' Admiral in the Royal Navy and also remains eighth in line to the throne. And there's nothing you plebs can do about it. But something something about tourists...
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PeatWorrier @peatworrier.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
A very British absurdity, that you can apparently release a press statement saying you are "no longer using your titles", and simultanously sign it "Prince Andrew." Mr Mountbatten-Windsor would surely do.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 16/10/2025
The Royals should kick out Andrew, and strip him of the title of Earl of Inverness, a city too long stained by association with his name. Then we should kick the Royals for standing by him for so long and attempting to rehabilitate him, among every other reason we should be rid of them.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Zack Polanski: "If the straight question is, ‘would I abolish the monarchy' - yeah, absolutely.” open.substack.com/pub/abolishw...
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Exclusive: Zack Polanski backs Scottish and Welsh independence
The eco-populist Green leader has called for sweeping change to Britain's political system, and spoken about potentially leading an explicitly ‘English’ party for the first time.
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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 13/10/2025
“We'll play some more soon”... it sends shivers down my spine. It might be well-meaning, but I would not want to be saying that to a convicted pedophile.” A newly published email from Prince Andrew to Epstein raises questions about their contact timeline.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 12/10/2025
Andrew remains the Earl of Inverness www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email
Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 10/10/2025
Can Scotland ever be truly independent with the British King as Head of State? Real democracy means power from the people, not inheritance. It’s time to build a Scotland where no one is above the people or the law.
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Our Republic @ourrepublic.scot · 29/09/2025
We’ve been sold myths about the monarchy for generations.
But behind the pageantry lies a system of privilege, inequality, and unaccountable power.
It’s time to ask: do we really want this to represent Scotland?
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/09/2025
Everyone who buys a property in Scotland has to pay a transaction tax... everyone except the British king. Scottish Greens are bringing a vote to parliament to bring an end to this unjustifiable tax break for a royal billionaire.
Morning Star article: Scottish Greens move to close royal tax loophole.
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