Republic Day: June 2nd
Republic Day on June 2nd is a new national day of action. This is
where we ask
you to do just one thing to help the campaign.
If you have any questions or queries about Republic Day or
this page send Graham a quick email at
g.smith@republic.org.uk.
Here's how it works:
1: Take the pledge
20 is just the start. Use the tools on the
pledgebank site to tell your friends about Republic Day and get them to pledge an action too.
2: Decide what action to take
ACTION CHECK LIST
- Write to your local paper
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Write to your local paper, telling them that people in your area are marking Republic Day to highlight the need for a nationwide debate about the monarchy.
You can use this template letter, or write one of your own. Be sure to tell them about Republic Day, keep the letter brief and to the point, and suggest readers can join in.
Dear Editor
Like many other people around the country I'll be marking Republic Day on Tuesday June 2nd.
This national day of action is co-ordinated by Republic, the campaign for an elected Head of State. It is an opportunity for republicans across the UK to take action and express their opposition to the monarchy.
The monarchy is unaccountable, undemocratic and hugely wasteful. It also gives almost limitless power to politicians, who use the Queen's powers to bypass the democratic process.
I believe the British people deserve better than this. That's why I'll be marking Republic Day on June 2nd.
For further information on Republic Day and the republican movement please visit www.republic.org.uk.
Your sincerely
xxxxx
- Write to your local council
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Use Freedom of Information rules to ask your council about any royal visits in your area over the past twelve months. See if you can find out how much it cost the council.
You can use the monarchy's own
official site to see if there has been a visit in your area.
You can use the
What Do They Know.com website to find your local authority and send a request.
FOI requests need to be brief and to the point. If you ask for too much you will give them an excuse to refuse to answer your request. Here's an example of an FOI request you can send:
To Whom It May Concern
Under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act can you please provide the following information:
- The total cost incurred by the council as a result of the visit of <insert name> to <insert place> on <insert date and time>.
Sincerely
Name
- Write to your MP
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You can use the
Write to them.com website to find your local authority and send a request.
Your letter should be brief and to the point. Here's a suggested text:
Dear <insert name>
June 2nd is Republic Day, a national day of action aimed at promoting the cause of a republican constitution for Britain and an end to the monarchy.
I hope you will agree that our constitution is in serious need of drastic reform. I also hope that you will add your name to the growing list of MPs who now back Republic, the campaign for an elected head of state.
You can find out more about Republic at www.republic.org.uk.
I look forward to your response.
Sincerely
Name
- Change your status on Facebook to read "is supporting Republic Day: June 2nd. Find out more at http://www.republic.org.uk (or similar)
- Buy Republic membership for a friend
- Tell all your friends and family about Republic
- If you can think of something a bit different, let us know and we'll add it to the list.
3: Tell us about it so we can mark you on the map
Open the form and tell us what you're planning to do for Republic Day.
4: Tweet it!
If you're using
Twitter, tweet what you'll be doing on Republic Day. Add
#republicday to the tweet and search Twitter for
#republicday to find out what others are doing.
All #republicday tweets will be listed below.
5: Take the action!
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