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List of British republicans

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"List of English republicans" redirects here. For the English Civil War, see Roundhead.

Supporters of republicanism in the United Kingdom—replacing the country's monarchy with a republic—typically favour an elected head of state to a constitutional monarch who heads the British royal family.[note 1]

Individuals (living)

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Politicians (serving)

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Mark Drakeford
 
Caroline Lucas

Politicians (former)

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Linda Fabiani
 
Magid Magid

Political activists

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Peter Tatchell

Political staff and advisors

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Trade unionists

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Journalists and non-fiction writers

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
 
Johann Hari
 
Zadie Smith
 
Owen Jones
 
Vicky Richardson

Novelists and fiction authors

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Broadcasters

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Fiona Phillips

Business people

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Actors

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Christopher Eccleston

Comedians

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Tracey Ullman

Singers, musicians and composers

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Artists

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Theatre and film directors

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Screenwriters and playwrights

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Poets

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Luke Wright

Sportspeople

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Clive Stafford Smith

Academics

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Religious figures

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Individuals (deceased)

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Politicians

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Tony Benn
 
Keir Hardie
 
Glenda Jackson
 
Margo MacDonald
 
Kay Ullrich

Political activists, advisers and social reformers

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George William Foote

Journalists, authors and writers

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Ethel Mannin

Singers, musicians and composers

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Actors

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Military personnel

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Other public figures

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Groups

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Logo of the British pressure group Republic

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  1. ^ The following list includes notable figures and groups who have advocated for this position. It excludes those who have since disclaimed their support for republicanism, or retracted such statements.

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