A republican is going to argue for the abolition of the monarchy.

The chief executive officer of Republic, Graham Smith, will talk at a Positive Action Group meeting in the Manx Legion Club, Market Hill, Douglas, on January 27.

It is the first event of Republic’s new ’Where You Live’ programme, which will see him travelling to dozens of towns and cities to argue his case.

He will talk about recent events, which he believes have shown our constitution to be flawed, and why we all deserve to elect our head of state.

Monarchy ’myth busters’ are also promised.

Mr Smith said: ’The royal family is in trouble and with the next succession on the horizon their problems are only going to get worse.

’The Queen and Prince Charles appear comfortable with all the trappings and formality of royal duties, but it’s increasingly clear that the younger generations are not so keen.

’With recent events in the UK parliament exposing the Queen to criticism and prompting serious debate about royal powers this is an important issue.’

Following the presentation the audience will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions.

The event is free to attend and all are welcome, no matter what their views are on the monarchy.