Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reversed her previous stance on abolishing the monarchy, now stating that Britain needs the Royal family during a time of global "turmoil".
The cabinet minister admitted she has changed her mind since 2020, when she said she would vote to scrap the monarchy if given the opportunity.
Nandy explained: "I think right now, if you look at the turmoil going on in the world, then we do need a Royal family who are able to help us to deliver the benefits to Britain."
In 2020, during a live TV debate with her rivals for the Labour leadership, Nandy was asked how she would vote in a referendum on the monarchy.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reversed her previous stance on abolishing the monarchy
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She replied: "I'm a democrat, so I would vote to scrap it, but actually this is not the priority as a country."
This contrasts sharply with her current position.
"I'm not afraid to say when I change my mind and I have changed my mind about that," she told Good Morning Britain.
She added: "In principle I believe that people should have the power to decide who rules them."
Lisa Nandy admitted she has changed her mind since 2020, when she said she would vote to scrap the monarchy if given the opportunity.
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Nandy cited the increasingly volatile global situation as a factor in her change of heart.
The UK faces growing instability following Donald Trump's return to the White House, with markets plunging in response to US tariffs.
Trump has also disrupted the global order with plans to end conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
Since joining the Government, Nandy said she has worked closely with Royal family members on issues including knife crime.
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