CONSERVATIVE MP Ann Widdecombe will be handing out prizes and awards to Upper Sixth form students at Stonyhurst College.

This weekend’s event will be the first official visit by Miss Widdecombe, who is receiving support to become the next House of Commons speaker. After the prize giving at the Great Academies, Miss Widdecombe will speak to an audience of pupils, staff and parents.

Headteacher Andrew Johnson said: “It’s a privilege to have Ann Widdecombe taking an active part in the prize giving.”