Month: February 2011
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Another Windsor visit to cost Canadian taxpayers millions
The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office confirmed yesterday that newlyweds William and Kate Middleton will visit Canada later this summer, and that the tour will be paid for with federal and provincial funds. Citizens for a Canadian Republic (CCR) continues to question why Canadian taxpayers should be on the hook to pay for visits by the…
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Servants of the Crown
British police swear an oath of allegiance to the Windsor family. Their badges show a crown and the initials ER, referring to the feudal head of state. And for London’s Metropolitan Police this seems to be more than a formality . In 2006 they investigated allegations that News International reporters had “hacked” the mobile phones…
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King Is Republican
Colin Firth, who plays the part of the sixth “King” George in “The King’s Speech” movie has revealed that he does not support the feudal institution that was once headed by the character he portrays. Mr. Firth told CNN’s Piers MorganTonight show that “I really like voting. It’s one of my favourite things”. British citizens…
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BBC Bans “Reform”
The BBC has ordered its staff not to use the term “electoral reform” according to the Yes To Fairer Votes Council. The Council says it has seen an internal Corporation document that gives this instruction. There is to be referendum in May on whether to reform the way votes are counted in British elections. The…