Graham Smith
| Graham Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1974 (age 49–50) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Open University |
| 💼 Occupation | CEO of Republic |
| Known for | Activism |
| Board member of | The Reform Foundation |
Graham Richard Peter Smith (born April 1974) is a British political activist and columnist. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the anti-monarchy campaign group Republic[1] and a trustee of The Reform Foundation.[2]
Career[edit]
Smith took over the position of CEO of Republic in 2005. During his tenure, he has led the campaign against the Sovreign Grant, royal secrecy and restriction of access to the Royal Archives.[3]
He has written in The Guardian on numerous occasions criticising the relationship between the British monarchy and their counterparts in the Middle East, the cost of the monarchy, secrecy from the Freedom of Information Act and alleged political activity by the monarchy.[4]
Smith has made frequent media appearances on the BBC, where he consistently makes the case for an elected and accountable head of state. The Daily Mail were critical of the BBC for inviting Smith onto BBC News prior to the birth of Princess Charlotte.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Meet the team". Republic. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ "Trustees". The Reform Foundation. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
- ↑ "Current campaigns". Republic. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ Graham Smith. "Bahrain's king as a royal wedding guest? What an dreadful message | Graham Smith | Comment is free". The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ Kelly, Tom. "Backlash as republicans try to spoil royal party: TV viewers express anger after BBC interview anti-monarchy campaigner minutes before Kate left hospital | Daily Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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