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Should we ditch & switch the Royals?

11 September 2007

The civil list, which pays for the Royals to do their official work, costs UK taxpayers £7.9 million a year. On the other hand, the Royal family pay tax on their income, which doesn't just come from the list.

Whatever your view, as taxpayers' money contributes, it is a consumer decision, so which of these is closest to your view of what should happen with the Royal family?

The civil list, which pays for the Royals to do their official work, costs UK taxpayers £7.9 million a year. On the other hand, the Royal family pay tax on their income, which doesn't just come from the list.

Whatever your view, as taxpayers' money contributes, it is a consumer decision, so which of these is closest to your view of what should happen with the Royal family?

Results

A. Put them back in charge. Ditch all PMs & let them rule.717 votes (11 %)
B. No change. It’s fine as it is. 2,372 votes (37 %)
C. Deconstitutionalise them. Just leave a pure figure head monarchy.1,336 votes (21 %)
D. Ditch ‘em. End the monarchy forever.1,928 votes (30 %)

                   6,353 votes received.

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