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Key Denies Kiwis Say On A Republic
Media Release
Republican Movement
KEY DENIES
KIWIS SAY ON A REPUBLIC
27 April, 2009 -
11:47
"While the Australians are working towards a plebiscite on the republic question in 2010, Prime Minister John Key has decided to sit on the fence" said Lewis Holden, chair of the Republican Movement.
The Prime Minister stated this morning on Newstalk ZB that he did not support a republic referendum "at this time". His comments follow UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne's call for a referendum by the next general election in 2011.
"The Prime Minister should not use the economic and social problems we face as an excuse to do nothing. The Republican Movement's poll last week found support the monarchy versus a republic is very close - 45% to 43%" concluded Mr Holden.
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