The Queen

People suggest a non-political Head of State but what choice is there?

I suppose HM would be a good choice.

Elected head of state? Elected by whom? From which group of people-the same group of ‘economical with the truth’ people who head our political parties? What purpose would this serve?
Surely no tourists would visit England to see where any of that shower lived, but imagine the expenses bill that would arise when they tried to start their own pageantry!
President Corbyn?, President Johnson??, President Trump????

I don’t agree with Corbyn on much but I think he’s right on this one about the Royal family and all their parasitic hangers on.

If anything would keep him out of No.10 (please God) it'd be that!

Sorry, Bluebelle, I think that most quotes and stories about Corbyn have been proved to have a basis in fact.

He is not the avuncular figure they are trying to portray these days.

BlueBelle. I think that title belongs to Richard 111!

THE QUEEN's constitutional role has been under the spotlight in recent weeks – but Her Majesty, and the rest of the Royal Family, would have been dismissed under a Bill introduced by the late Tony Benn and seconded by Jeremy Corbyn.

The Commonwealth of Britain Bill was introduced by the late Tony Benn, and seconded by Mr Corbyn.
Mr Benn repeatedly advocated constitutional reform – but his Bill failed to reach the second reading stage.

Parliamentary records show that when Mr Benn presented the Bill on July 1, 1996, for example, the first six signatories – or sponsors – were all Labour MPs, namely: Mr Benn, Mr Corbyn, John Austin-Walker, Tony Banks, Roland Boyes and Bill Etherington.

Chewbacca, could you give a source for your quote, please? - yes, you found it on Google, but where did it originate?

suziewoozie to use your own words:

"What you posted is simply not true. Did you know that? If so, do you think that's acceptable?"

Anniebach Charles and Camilla are being well received in New Zealand at the moment and despite the Republican movement in Australia, many people were very happy to see Meghan and Harry.

I have no idea about Canada, but anything that avoids them as being seen as similar to their nearest neighbour may appeal. Canadians hate it if people ask if they're from the States!

You too Callistemon .... very witty!

a lie. So she says.

Gonegirl you’ve just made me choke on my coffee! Your humour is so dry. Love it!

Charles is in for many problems when the queen dies. Will
Australia, Canada,New Zealand etc opt out?

If we became republican what of the commonwealth?

That's ironic Iam64 given the latest events with Prince Andrew.
President Corbyn there's the rub.

Ah thanks Chewbacca - good summary and I'm so impressed by the cut and paste, its a skill I've failed to manage. Sorry for suggesting anyone was telling Fibs. Also, I'm not surprised at the comments from JC.

I'm watching the latest series of the Crown. The episodes where Harold Wilson is walking a tight rope between the republicans in his party, at the same time encouraging the Queen to make the RF more available to 'the people' felt like serendipity given current events.

I meant thank you for the cut and paste Chewbacca

Well done!

<hangs head in shame and embarrassment and shuffles out>

You're supposed to say it four times, Chewbacca!!

Old news, old news, old news, old news

Just in case so someone didn't get it the first time

Thank you

A quick Google search found this from Mat 2018:

The hard left Labour leader revealed both he and some Labour MPs would prefer it if the monarchy was abolished.

In a controversial interview, Mr Corbyn said: “I think it’s time that we just moved on.”
“When the Queen completes her reign, wouldn’t that be an appropriate time to call it a day
and have an elected Head of State?” asked Mr Corbyn. “A large majority of Labour MPs
would like to see a change in the attitude of the monarchy and the way the Royal Family operates.”

Corbyn, who was a backbench MP when he made the comments on GMTV in 2001
– revealed that Republicans were a ‘minority’ in the Labour Party.
He predicted the public mood would shift as “public opinion moves more in favour of a complete democracy”.

Sixteen years later, Mr Corbyn’s predictions failed to come true. Earlier this year it was
revealed that 65% of Brits think that the UK should keep the monarchy and Only 19% wanted Britain to become a republic.
27% thought that the Monarchy was a ‘meaningless institution’ and 65% thought there was
still a place for the Monarchy in modern Britain. 70% thought that Britain was perceived more positively abroad due to the Royal Family.

So, it wasn't a lie afterall. It was just old news. Sorry suziewoozie.

No hysterics now Callistemon.

He called for the Queen to be the last monarch, called for the end of the monarchy, in an interview on GMTV in 2001.

It's true, it's true, it's true, it's true

He has never given any indication that he has changed his mind.

He's a prevaricater - that at least is true.

www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1206665/election-2019-news-jeremy-corbyn-labour-boris-johnson-itv-leadership-debate-queen

At the bottom of the article

Can be seen on GMTV on line

I've consulted Google and I can't find anywhere reporting that Mr Corbyn calls for an end to the Monarchy when the Queen dies.

This OP is therefore either telling a big fat fib or repeating fake news.

Surely if there is to be (another) thread aimed at listing all the awful things about Mr Corbyn, the OP could find something accurate to accuse him of.

Is this a thread about a non-existent thread?