26 JANUARY 2008, Page 24

Blair’s conversion

Sir: Charles Moore is wrong to condemn Ann Widdecombe’s remarks on Blair’s ‘conversion’ to Roman Catholicism (The Spectator’s Notes, 12 January). Blair’s government has done more than any other to diminish Christian influence in our society and his government adhered strictly to the secular/ humanist/gay rights agenda for change. Why the Catholic Church should accept him, without any evidence of repentance, is beyond belief. Cynics would say that it has more to do with enhancing Blair’s quest to become the President of Europe than any real conviction in the doctrines of Roman Catholicism.

R. Crawford

Co. Down