Speaker: Graham Smith
Date: 25 May 2012
Time: 18:45 - 20:30
Venue: Abrar House, 45 Crawford Place, W1H 4LP
Event details:
This year marks the queen’s 60 years at the helm of the United Kingdom. As the celebrations of the jubilee start to shape up, protest against the monarchy are being planned. Accordingly to Republic, a movement calling for a republic system akin to that in Ireland, the royal wedding and the jubilee have fuelled growing opposing to the monarchic rule. The movement’s growing voice is gaining increased visibility.
In this talk, Graham Smith, CEO of Republic, will share the group’s vision and its reasons calling for an elected head of state. He will discuss the current actions of Republic and the response they have received, especially from the pro-monarchy advocates.
The speaker:
Graham Smith is Republic's Chief Executive Officer, and has worked full-time for the organisation since mid-2005. Graham's background is in party political campaigning and the corporate sector.
Free entrance. All welcome. No reservation needed. Prayer space available. Street parking free from 18:30.