"Our ancient monarchy," he asserted, "is the most effective barrier against one-man power or, dietatorships of the left or right"
Mr. Churchill expressed the hope that Mr, Attlee would not press the motion." During the last few weeks, hho contended, there had been an absolutely clear manifestation that It wag the wish of an overwhelming majority of all parties that the pomp and circumstance which had always been associated with the monarchy should not be pared away, The Liberal leader, Sir Archibald Sinclair, expressed the belief that the monarchy was performing a vital ser= vice. He thought, however, that there was general agreement that a greater measure of simplicity should be introduced int> the regime of the Mr. Aillee's amendment was rejected by 204 votes 10102, after which the money resolution relating to the Civil List was adopted without a Continual ritual, Mr. Attlee contended, created i tendency for the King to be surrounded by only type of person, and he suggested thorough revision of practices to bring kingship more Jine with democratic life."
"We believe that the country is moving rapidly irom a class sate
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