It’s Strictly Protest Time! – Abortion Rights – 25th November 2010
Abortion Rights to picket Ann Widdecombe anti-choice fundraiser on Thursday 25th November
Abortion Rights, the national pro-choice campaign, will be holding a demonstration on Thursday 25th November at a ‘Right to Life’ fundraising event in central London where Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, anti-abortion activist and Strictly Come Dancing contestant has been invited to speak.
Billed as a chance to hear the Strictly Sensation talk about the challenges facing the anti-abortion movement in Europe, the fundraiser will take place at Royal Overseas House near the Ritz Hotel in central London, and will also include speeches from Labour MP Jim Dobbin and Lib Dem MP John Pugh.
Ms Widdecombe seems keen to exploit her new-found TV fame to further the anti-choice agenda and her appearance at the fundraiser has already been picked up by the press.
We think it’s time to remind the public about the real Ann Widdecombe and why we must protect the right to safe, legal abortion.
We’re staging a demo outside the venue, and we want as many pro-choice supporters as possible to join us. So why not come along? All Strictly-related placards welcome!
Date: Thursday 25th November
Start time: 6.30 pm
Location: Royal Overseas House, Park Place, St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1LR.
Email choice@abortionrights.org.uk if you’re planning to come along or if you need any further information.
