Labour MP Clive Lewis, representing Norwich South, has taken the oath of allegiance to King Charles III for the second time, after initially omitting a line about the King's 'heirs and successors' and expressing his action 'under protest'. Lewis, who faced the risk of a fine or losing his seat for not using the correct wording, has renewed calls for MPs to have the option to swear an oath of allegiance that focuses on defending democracy and upholding human rights, rather than to the monarchy. This event has sparked discussions on the nature of the oath of allegiance and its implications for democracy and individual beliefs within the UK's political system.
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