https://www.theguardian.com/politics...-it-as-protest

A Labour MP has had to return to parliament to be sworn in again a week after he protested against pledging allegiance to the king as he took the oath.

Clive Lewis, a prominent supporter of Britain becoming a republic, returned after parliamentary authorities told him he might not be able to speak in the Commons, vote or receive a salary, and could even face a byelection if legal action was taken against him under the Parliamentary Oaths Act.

The Norwich South MP did not refer to “his heirs and successors” after a mention of the king when he said during a swearing in last week: “I take this oath under protest and in the hope that one day my fellow citizens will democratically decide to live in a republic.

“Until that time I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, according to law.”

Lewis said on X on Tuesday: “After omitting to swear allegiance to King Charles’ ‘heirs and successors’ last week, I’ve had to take the oath again in order to sit in the House of Commons.

“The majority of the public are committed to democracy, and so I hope one day MPs can swear an oath based on those values.”


We need more Clive Lewis's. A lot more!