Monarchy, Republicanism and The Church of England

Saturday 12^th November 2.00pm
Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 1TW

“Democracy must be progressive or it will soon cease to be a great democracy” - Theodore Roosevelt

A presentation by political author, John Strafford

Is it right to have a monarch as head of state in a modern democracy; or a single privileged state religion in a multi-faith, multi-cultural society?

John Strafford, author of “Our Fight for Democracy”, examines the roles of church and monarchy in government, and argues that our democratic system needs a radical overhaul.

Everyone welcome!

Free entry (donations appreciated)

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Fairer Votes

For All?

Referendum Debate

Wednesday 27th April 7.30pm Moordown Community Centre, Coronation Avenue Moordown, Bournemouth. BH9 1TW

In May we’ll have the opportunity to change our electoral voting system in the first national referendum since 1975. If you’re wondering how the proposed ‘Alternative Vote’ (AV) works and whether it really is more democratic, come along to hear the case for and against AV, and have your chance to question leading referendum campaigners.

Leading the debate in this Referendum Special will be our guest speakers; John Strafford, Chairman of the Conservative ‘Yes to AV’ Campaign, and Cllr Don Collier, leader of the local ‘NO to AV’ Campaign.

Everyone welcome – Free entry

John Strafford joined the Conservative Party in 1964, is Chairman of the Campaign for Conservative Democracy, and the author of ‘Our Fight for Democracy - A History of Democracy in the United Kingdom’.

Don Collier is a Poole Conservative Councillor, Computer Consultant, and passionate environmentalist. In 2009 he stood for election as an MEP and campaigned across the South West of England.