Top British MP to deliver UCC lecture

One of the most influential figures in British politics is set to deliver a prestigious lecture in Cork next month.

MP John Bercow, the speaker of the House of Commons, will deliver the 14th annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture in University College Cork on Feb 28.

Dr Aodh Quinlivan, of the university’s Department of Government, described it as “a tremendous coup” for the department.