Minister defends ‘offensive’ coronation-day oath to King Charles
by Rowena Mason from World news | The Guardian on (#6BA45)
Mark Harper and Labour MP back homage of the people', but republicans say it holds people in contempt'
A cabinet minister has said he hopes people do" swear the proposed oath to the king on the day of his coronation, as republicans described it as an offensive and tone-deaf gesture that holds the people in contempt".
The transport secretary, Mark Harper, said he would be swearing the oath, to be known as a homage of the people" and pointed out that MPs already pledge allegiance to his majesty" on taking their seats.
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