Why the Scottish Greens Want a Republic

The Scottish Greens have unveiled their manifesto and have confirmed they want to create a “democratic republic” north of the border. In the manifesto, unveiled on Thursday, they say, “We will advocate for this constitution to establish Scotland as a democratic republic, abolishing the monarchy and ensuring sovereignty lies with the people of Scotland, not unelected heads of state.” But the Green Party of England and Wales makes no such promise. In its manifesto the Green Party says it wants to replace the House of Lords with an “elected second chamber” and would also launch a, “constitutional commission to start a vital national conversation about a new constitutional settlement.”...