Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should the monarchy be abolished?
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Yes, we should abolish the monarchy

This position holds that the monarchy should be abolished. It argues the institution is outdated and undemocratic, has no place in the modern UK, reinforces the country's class system, wastes valuable taxpayer money, and is ultimately an embarrassment that ought to go.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. The monarchy is undemocratic
    Monarchy is an old model of governance that is goes against the fundamental nature of democracy.
  2. The monarchy is an embarrassment and should go
    The monarchy has had years of scandals and behaviour that is embarrassing to the British public. There is no reason they should be continually supported.
  3. The monarchy is wasting valuable taxpayer money
    Given limited government budgets, we shouldn't be spending millions on the royal family.
  4. The monarchy reinforces the class system in Britain
    The existence of the monarchy affirms class divisions which are particularly entrenched in the UK.