Jeremy Hunt blames ‘misguided political correctness’ for Britain’s failure to take tough stance on the persecution of Christians around the world
- Jeremy Hunt says Britain must take a stronger stance on Christian persecution
- Hunt said he wanted to bring in measures to address ‘medieval’ persecution
- A report published today calls on the Foreign Office to do more to tackle issue
Jeremy Hunt last night blamed ‘misguided political correctness’ for Britain’s failure to take a tough stance on the persecution of Christians around the world.
The Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership contender said he wanted to bring in measures to address ‘medieval’ persecution.
His comments come ahead of the publication of a report today that calls for the Foreign Office to do more to tackle the issue.
The Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership contender said he wanted to bring in measures to address ‘medieval’ persecution
Mr Hunt said: ‘The sense of misguided political correctness that has stopped us standing up for Christians overseas must end.
‘We all benefit from living in a tolerant, diverse society and we should not be afraid of promoting those values abroad.
‘Christians are the most persecuted religion group in modern times. I am determined to show that we are on their side.
‘There is nothing more medieval than to despise someone on the basis of their faith.’
The report, commissioned by Mr Hunt, calls for the UK to flex its muscles at the United Nations.
His comments come ahead of the publication of a report today that calls for the Foreign Office to do more to tackle the issue