Anti-monarchy group Republic flooded with hundreds of donations within hours after coronation arrests 🚫👑 As well as lobbying politicians, the group hopes to pursue a “Not My King” digital advertising campaign and protest activities
The anti-monarchy pressure group Republic raised £10,000 in donations within just hours after its CEO and several campaigners were arrested ahead of the coronation.
The group, set up in 1983 to campaign for an elected head of state, has been thrust into the spotlight after six people including CEO Graham Smith were detained while preparing for a Not My King protest near Trafalgar Square. Mr Smith had been collecting drinks and placards for demonstrators when he was detained at around 7am on Saturday morning – despite extensive and weeks-long discussions with the police relating to the protest.for action against protesters during the coronation – confirmed a number of people had been held on suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance and suspicion of breaching the peace.
“Solidarity with those arrested this morning trying to exercise their right to peaceful protest,” said one new donor. As well as lobbying politicians, the group said it hopes to pursue a “Not My King” digital advertising campaign and protest activities across the country.
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