What anti-monarchy positions has Jeremy Corbyn taken?

Jeremy Corbyn is a life-long republican who want the abolition of the monarchy.

Here are some of the positions he has taken over the years: 

Calls for abolition of the monarchy:

In 1993 he signed an early day motion calling for the monarchy to be scrapped.

It was tabled by fellow republican and his political mentor, Hilary Benn.

Did not kneel for the Queen:   

Jeremy Corbyn did not kneel before the Queen as he was sworn in as a member of the privy council,it was reported. 

But it is understood Buckingham Palace does not force privy council members to do things they are not comfortable with and that Corbyn did not kneel. 

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