Members' Day 2025

Members Day is set for Saturday November 1st at Voluntary Action Islington, London.

The event will kick off with Norman Baker talking about his new book, Royal Mint, National Debt. Green London Assembly Member Zoë Garbett will also be speaking and writer, presenter, actor and political commentator Kelechi Okafor will be giving a talk in the afternoon. Geoff Atkinson, Spitting Image writer and producer of the Duchies Dispatches documentary, will also be giving us a rundown on the royals, satire and investigating the Duchies on a special live recording of the Republic podcast - From Below the Balcony!

Come and find out more about the monarchy, the campaign and the people making it happen. You'll go away feeling informed, inspired and entertained!

Speakers

Norman Baker

Norman Baker is the author of Royal Mint, National Debt: More Things the Royals Don’t Want You to Know, published on 16th October 2025. It is the follow-up to And What Do You Do? What the Royal Family Don't Want You to Know.  

He was the Lib Dem MP for Lewes between 1997 and 2015, during which time he was the only MP to initiate a debate on royal finances. Between 2010 and 2014, he was a minister at the Department for Transport, and then Minister of State at the Home Office. He is an unlikely member of the Privy Council.

Zoë Garbett

Zoë Garbett is a Green Party Member of the London Assembly, where she leads on housing, planning and policing for the Greens.  Before getting elected onto the Assembly, Zoë worked in the public sector and NHS for over 10 years holding senior roles in public health, adult social care and children's health services - delivering projects that address health inequalities. Zoë was elected as a councillor in Hackney in 2022 with the highest Green vote in London and has a track record of taking action on injustice.

Geoff Atkinson

Geoff Atkinson began his comedy writing career thanks to Ronnie Barker, who mentored him after Atkinson sent a sketch to the BBC in 1977. By 1984, he went full-time, becoming a main writer on Spitting Image and later writing for comedians such as Lenny Henry and Pamela Stephenson. Transitioning into producing, Atkinson led Rory Bremner’s long-running show and produced acclaimed work for Jo Brand, including Getting On and Going Forward. Beyond comedy, he has produced documentaries and current affairs programs for Dispatches (Including a recent expose on royal exploitation of the Duchies), winning numerous awards including BAFTA and RTS.

Kelechi Okafor

Kelechi Okafor is a British-Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, writer, presenter, actor, and political commentator. She is the creator of the podcast Say Your Mind, counting more than 280 episodes, which explores self-reclamation through an unflinching critique of society. She has written books for children, young adults, and adults, often addressing Black identity and systemic injustice. Kelechi’s work extends beyond literature and media—she actively engages in political commentary and social advocacy, particularly on issues affecting Black women. She frequently critiques institutional racism and performative activism, calling for concrete action in support of Black communities.

Tickets

Tickets are available for the 2025 Members Day*, hosted this year in Islington, London. Purchase your ticket for the 2025 Members Day today!

This is a members-only event. If you're not currently a member, you can join for as little as £4 a month.

Speakers and agenda for the day will be announced soon - make sure to check this page for updates!

Event Details and Timings

Where?

Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP.

When?

11.00am to 4.30pm on Saturday November 1st. Doors open from 10:30am.

Any further info?

• A buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided.
• The nearest station is Kings Cross/St Pancras (0.3 miles away, 8 min walk).

We look forward to seeing you at our 2025 Members Day!

AGM

The Members' Day also incorporates Republic's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The deadline for nominations and motions has passed.

View the full AGM agenda.

Only members who attend in person will have the opportunity to vote on motions. Members joining via Zoom will be able to share their opinion/thoughts on motions but will not be able to vote.

*NOTICE: Tickets sales will close at 10.00am on October 31st to allow for administrative tasks and review.