The British monarch is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours, appointing the Prime Minister, and by tradition is commander-in-chief of the British Armed Forces. Though the ultimate formal executive authority over the government is still through the monarch's royal prerogative, these powers may only be used according to laws enacted in Parliament and within the constraints of convention and precedent.
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Response rates from 252k West Midlands voters.
17% Yes |
83% No |
15% Yes |
64% No |
2% Yes, but gradually phased out over time |
8% No, but they should be self funded and pay taxes |
5% No, they are a positive influence on tourism, charity, and international relations |
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3% No, but reduce their funding |
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2% No, but only provide financial support for immediate heirs to the throne |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 252k West Midlands voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 252k West Midlands voters.
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Unique answers from West Midlands voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@57Z4LX54yrs4Y
Yes. They are a reminder of our tyrannical and autocratic past
@4YHC3Q24yrs4Y
No, they should be given more power. The government is corrupt and full of liars. The Monarch needs to be able to tear the government apart and rebuild it in order to fulfill Democracy to its full potential.
@4TTW7YZ4yrs4Y
If they cost more than they make in revenue, then yes the monarchy should go, especially seeing as there are some people in this country living in poverty. That money would be better spent on the poor to make this an equal system. You cannot call our system a democracy with a non elected head of state, it's not fair.
@8W39ZHN3yrs3Y
Have a referendum on abolition
@9MMCL336mos6MO
No and the Monarch should be more involved in holding politicians to account, overrule unjust legislation and disolving parliment for election when the govenment does noit have public support
@585MN2B4yrs4Y
No they should be given more power
@9MCPFV66mos6MO
What use are the royal family? They are a pointless anachronism, embarrassing and cringeworthy, and should've been gone years ago.
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