Let’s talk about the Monarchy - K&KBetter2023 Wednesday April 19th 2023 7pm

 

From Kensal and Kilburn Better 2023

#NotMyKing, April 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM is an event where Kilburn and Kensal people can ask, ahead of the coronation: do we want this monarchy?

 

Recent polls show 30% of the British public want to end the monarchy and 55% want to keep it. It is surprisingly difficult to have a proper discussion in public - in Parliament or on the TV or radio - about the future of the monarchy. This is a chance to do that!

 

We have two brilliant speakers for this event!

 

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown is a multi-award-winning journalist, author, and commentator

Graham Smith is CEO of the group Republic & author of upcoming book "Abolish the Monarchy"

 

Some of the many questions!

• Can hereditary public office be justified in 2023?
• Does monarchy prop up the whole edifice of privilege in the UK?
• How much power does the monarchy have?
• How much wealth does it have and how much do we pay for it?
• What is the truth about the monarchy's value to the tourist industry?
• How much power are governments able to hold without accountability because of the existence of the monarchy?
• What about Prince Andrew?
• If we have an elected Head of State - maybe similar to the president in Ireland - would that be better?
• Can we fix our broken democracy without ending the monarchy?

 

Everyone very welcome! Including, of course, strong royalists! Let's discuss!

 

VENUE:  St Lukes West Kilburn, Fernhead Roa,d London W9 3EH

 

TICKETS  £5 to cover costs LINK