All political parties, but particularly Labour, should embrace the cause of republicanism

The Royal Family, we are frequently told, stand above party politics and remain neutral on the big issues of the day. But this seemingly benign state of affairs masks a system in which the unelected head of state has a right and a duty to be consulted on important policy areas. Ken Ritchie argues that the time has come for the all the main parties, but particularly Labour, to embrace the cause of republicanism.