The British Commonwealth (The Next Millennium)

The British Commonwealth, also known as the Commonwealth, is a federal presidential constitutional republic in Western Europe, it was established in 2030.

Establishment
In 2029, after achieving a third reading, the Commonwealth of Britain Bill was passed. Under this bill, Britain became a republic; the monarchy was abolished and the Church of England dissolved.

While many of Tony Benn's proposals were kept untouched, although the proposal for British jurisdiction over Northern Ireland to end was removed.

Initial Years
Following the transistion of Britain from a monarchy to a republic, after a successful referendum, Scotland found an alternative to independence: autonomy.

Political Divisions
Much like Canada, the Commonwealth is divided into provinces. There are 9 provinces in total, they are Cornwall, England, London, Northumbria, Scotland, Ulster, Wales, Wessex, and Yorkshire.

Cornwall
Capital: Truro

Languages: Cornish, English

England
Capital: Birmingham

Languages: English

London
The Capital District of Greater London, better known as simply London, is the capital of the entire commonwealth. It has no capital, as it is one. The total population of the region is 11,994,750. The main language spoken is English.

Northumbria
Capital: York

Languages: English

Scotland
The Autonomist Province of Scotland, better known as Scotland, is the northern most province of the Commonwealth. Included in the province are the island chains of Shetland and Orkney. Its capital is Edinburgh. It is known to have a long history of wanting independence, which immediately halted after it was given autonomy. Languages spoken in the region include of English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic.

Ulster
Capital: Belfast

Wales
Capital:  Cardiff

Wessex
Capital: Plymouth

Languages:  English

Yorkshire
Capital: Leeds

Languages: English)