London: Ann Widdecombe to speak on 'Christianity Under Persecution'

The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe will be guest speaker at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School's popular Leadership Lecture Series next Thursday. A former British MP for the Conservative Party and more recently a documentary-maker, columnist and novelist, Miss Widdecombe's political career has spanned over 30 years and included both Ministerial and Shadow positions.

In 2011, she became Special Envoy to Aid to the Church in Need on Religious Freedom and in 2013, she was a made of Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great by Pope Benedict XVI for services to politics and public life. Drawing on these experiences, Miss Widdecombe will be speaking on the subject of 'Christianity Under Persecution. The lecture will be followed by a lively discussion, where the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.

This public event is free of charge and will be followed by a drinks reception. The evening begins at 6.30pm on Thursday 22 October,To reserve your space, please email lecture@cvms.co.uk or call 020 7603 8478. Spaces will be limited.