Labour party bosses have been told they "cannot dodge" a debate on the future of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Keir Starmer and his frontbench team are firmly in favour of the Royal Family but support is thought to be less universal among grassroots members.
A fringe event - not endorsed by party bosses - will take place at next week's Labour conference at which attendees will be encouraged to express support for a future republic.
